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Imprint	Orient BlackSwan
Year of Publishing	2023
Number of pages	126
ISBN	9789354423642
Format	Paperback
Language	English
Dimensions	140 x 216 mm

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This volume is a concise introduction to the critical theories of deconstruction and poststructuralism. It traces the emergence of these theories, and discusses and critically evaluates thinkers such Derrida, Foucault and Levi-Strauss, among many others. Deconstruction and Poststructuralism familiarises readers with all major developments in these fields, and their use in critically evaluating a broad range of texts. The book is an invaluable guide to students of literature, history, cultural studies and other related fields.

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Bibhash Choudhury is Professor of English at Gauhati University, Assam.

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Preface
Acknowledgements

1. Introducing Deconstruction
The Term and Its Operative Dimensions

2. Deconstruction
The Terms of Engagement

3. Looking at Texts
Deconstruction and Reading of Literature

4. Structure and After
The Advent of Poststructuralism

5. The Challenge to ‘Truth’ and ‘Reality’

6. Poststructuralism Across Disciplines

Glossary of Select Terms

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Deconstruction and Poststructuralism

Bibhash Choudhury

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