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Continuum’s Guides for the Perplexed are clear, concise, and accessible introductions to thinkers, writers, and subjects that students and readers can find especially challenging. Concentrating specifically on what it is that makes the subject difficult to grasp, these books explain and explore key themes and ideas, guiding the reader toward a thorough understanding of demanding material.
Jacques Derrida is one of the most important thinkers of the twentieth century. His writings, his lectures, and his involvement in a number of political causes have transformed the way in which literature and cultural studies are taught yet his work is often met with incomprehension, hostility, and fear. This guide provides students with a clear, unintimidating introduction to Derrida, the key concepts and ideas associated with his work, and the major subjects he addresses. Without assuming any prior knowledge of Derrida’s work or literary theory, the guide introduces Derrida’s ideas, work, reception, and wider philosophical and critical influence. Throughout, Wolfreys refers to literature and film examples, grounding discussion of theoretical concepts in close reading of specific texts.
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