Intellectual Impostures - Postmodern Philosophers' Abuse of Science by Sokal, Alan and Bricmont, Jean - 1998

London: Profile, 1998. A near Fine unmarked copy. xiii + 274 pages. When the book was published in France at the end of 1997, it sent shock waves through the Left Bank establishment. Alan Sokal and Jean Bricmont showed how some of France's most renowned contemporary thinkers have repeatedly abused scientific concepts in their work. This book provides a heated debate over the standards of intellectual rigour and honesty. Scores of articles and thousands of internet postings later, the battle is still raging. . Soft Cover. Near Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.