'What is Deconstruction?' Deconstruction, developed by the French philosopher Jacques Derrida, was a term initially used in literary criticism to describe a method of reading in which conflicting textual 'meanings' were shown to undermine any fixed interpretation. This 'method' has been applied not only to texts but also to the visual arts and architecture. By way of an introduction, Christopher Norris here clearly outlines the basic precepts of this approach, firmly locating it within, and as a reaction to, Western metaphysics. Andrew Benjamin further develops the discussion with illustrations from the work of artists such as Cy Twombly, Anselm Kiefer, Valerio Adami, and architects such as Peter Eisenman, Zaha Hadid, Bernard Tschumi and Daniel Libeskind. 56 pages, over 30 illustrations, 26 in colour Other What is .. ? titles include What is Post-Modernism? (Fourth Edition), What is Abstraction?, What is Classicism? and the forthcoming What is Modernism?

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Gil's Book Loft, an online Internet store, can be visited by appointment at 9 Glenwood Ave, Binghamton, NY, if there are specific books you'd like to purchase. Our online listings are updated every day. Dust jackets are protected in clear mylar. Orders are packed with care & shipped promptly. We take pride in our hand-picked book stock of 46,000 volumes. We also feature 200+ pairs of antique bookends, plus pottery & decorative objects. We stock more than 5,000 fine original artist-signed American prints, drawings, & watercolors.

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Gil's Book Loft is operated by Deborah and Gil Williams, PO Box 365, Binghamton NY 13905. Email bookloft@stny.rr.com. Phone 607 771-6800. We do not accept credit cards. You may order via ABE secure site or directly from us. We will be glad to bill you via PayPal, or you may send a check or money order to reach us in 5 business days. PRICES ARE NET TO ALL; no discounts except on expensive items -- ask. Returns: If not described accurately, with our permission, within 10 days of receipt.

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