This volume investigates the primary developments and scholarly output within the fields of critical and cultural theory during the 1998 calendar year. Edited by Kate McGowan, this reference work synthesizes a vast array of academic publications to provide a comprehensive overview of theoretical trends. It serves as a bibliographic and analytical tool for researchers seeking to understand the intellectual landscape of the late 1990s. The text organizes disparate scholarly contributions into a coherent framework for academic review.

Scholars and librarians frequently utilize this series as a foundational reference for tracking the evolution of critical theory. Readers often note the high academic density of the prose, which is intended for researchers and graduate-level students.