Post-Theory
by Martin McQuillan
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Post-Theory brings together some of the most prominent figures and rising stars in the field of Critical Theory. Essays consider such issues as: the current state of Critical Theory; the type of work Theory has made possible; and the future of theory. Opening with a Preface by Ernesto Laclau, the book closes with a 'Post-Word' from Helene Cixous. This volume of new work features examples of new theoretical possibilities. Contributors include: Catherine Besley, Geoffrey Bennington, Hølène show more Cixous, Patricia Duncker, Lorna Hutson, Ernesto Laclau, Julian Murphet, Christopher Norris, Nicholas Royle, Robert Smith and Eric Woehrling.Key FeaturesGround-breaking collection of opinion-changing work Timely and topical intervention into Critical Theory Wide range of approaches and examples of theoretical possibilitiesContributors include huge names in the field, such as Catherine Besley, Geoffrey Bennington, Hølène Cixous, Patricia Duncker, Lorna Hutson, Ernesto Laclau, Julian Murphet, Christopher Norris, Nicholas Royle, Robert Smith and Eric Woehrling show lessTags
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Martin McQuillan is Professor of Literary Theory and Cultural Analysis at the London Graduate School and Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Kingston University, London. His recent publications include Deconstruction After 9/11 (2008) and Roland Barthes, or, The Profession of Cultural Studies (2010). He is the editor of the series show more 'The Frontiers of Theory' for Edinburgh University Press. show less
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- Literature Studies and Criticism, Fiction and Literature
- DDC/MDS
- 801.95 — Literature & rhetoric Literature, rhetoric & criticism Philosophy and theory Nature and character Literary theory and criticism
- LCC
- PR21 .P67 — Language and Literature English English Literature Literary history and criticism
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