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From Agamben to Zizek: Contemporary Critical Theorists

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In these 15 taster essays you will discover the key concepts and critical approaches of the theorists who have had the most significant impact on the humanities since 1990. On completing each chapter, you will find suggestions for further reading so that you can find out more and start applying the ideas in question. In addition to chapters on individuals such as Badiou, Ranci�re and Spivak, there are chapters on Laclau and Mouffe, and a chapter on Green critical theorists. Key Features*Written by experienced lecturers including John Armitage , Paul Hegarty , David Huddart , Simon Tormey , Samuel A. Chambers *Sets each theorist in their biographical and intellectual context *The only book to offer chapter-length introductions to such a range of contemporary theorists making it the first place to look for an informed overview and evaluation*Jon Simons has edited two other popular guides to critical theory: From Kant to L�vi-Strauss: The Background to Contemporary Critical Theory and Contemporary Critical Theorists: From Lacan to Said.

Language: English

Pages: 288

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

Release: May 08, 2022

ISBN: 0748639748

ISBN 13: 9780748639748

From Agamben to Zizek: Contemporary Critical Theorists

2.8/5 ( ratings)

In these 15 taster essays you will discover the key concepts and critical approaches of the theorists who have had the most significant impact on the humanities since 1990. On completing each chapter, you will find suggestions for further reading so that you can find out more and start applying the ideas in question. In addition to chapters on individuals such as Badiou, Ranci�re and Spivak, there are chapters on Laclau and Mouffe, and a chapter on Green critical theorists. Key Features*Written by experienced lecturers including John Armitage , Paul Hegarty , David Huddart , Simon Tormey , Samuel A. Chambers *Sets each theorist in their biographical and intellectual context *The only book to offer chapter-length introductions to such a range of contemporary theorists making it the first place to look for an informed overview and evaluation*Jon Simons has edited two other popular guides to critical theory: From Kant to L�vi-Strauss: The Background to Contemporary Critical Theory and Contemporary Critical Theorists: From Lacan to Said.

Language: English

Pages: 288

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

Release: May 08, 2022

ISBN: 0748639748

ISBN 13: 9780748639748

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