Jacques Derrida (Routledge Critical Thinkers) - Hardcover

Royle, Nicholas

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0415229308 ISBN 13: 9780415229302

Publisher: Routledge, 2003

Synopsis

There are few figures more important in literary and critical theory than Jacques Derrida. Whether lauded or condemned, his writing has had far-reaching ramifications, and his work on deconstruction cannot be ignored. This volume introduces students of literature and cultural studies to Derrida's enormously influential texts, covering such topics as: deconstruction, text and difference; literature and freedom; law, justice and the 'democracy to come'; drugs, secrets and gifts. Nicholas Royle's unique book, written in an innovative and original style, is an outstanding introduction to the methods and significance of Jacques Derrida.

About this title

About the Author:

Nicholas Royle is Professor of English and American Studies at the University of Sussex. He is Joint Editor of the Oxford Literary Review and author of several influential texts. His recent publications include Deconstructions: A User's Guide and The Uncanny: An Introduction.

Review:

'Royle has the admirable gift of rendering the most difficult material accessible to students ... he can make it exciting to them, inspiring them to read more.' - Critical and Cultural Theory

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0415229308
• ISBN 13: 9780415229302
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208