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, Ranciere 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 (Northumbria University), Paul
Hegarty (University College Cork), David Huddart (Chinese
University of Hong Kong), Simon Tormey (The University of Sydney),
Samuel A. Chambers (Johns Hopkins University) *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 Levi-Strauss: The
Background to Contemporary Critical Theory and Contemporary
Critical Theorists: From Lacan to Said.
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