Deconstruction and Critical Theory

'Deconstruction and Critical Theory marks a new stage in the reception history of Derrida's work and in the wider philosophical debate around deconstruction. Zima's study makes a strikingly original contribution to our better understanding of deconstruction and its various philosophic sources.' Christopher Norris; Deconstruction and Critical Theory; Surveys the main schools and theorists of Deconstruction; Establishes their philosophical roots; Traces their intellectual development; Analyses their contribution to the understanding of literature and ideology; Compares their critical value; Explores the critical reaction to Deconstruction and its limitations; This is the ideal text for students who wish to understand how and why Deconstruction has become the dominant tool of the humanities.