There are few figures more important in literary and critical theory than<strong>Jacques Derrida</strong>. Whether lauded or condemned his writing has had farre... » 

There are few figures more important in literary and critical theory thanJacques Derrida. Whether lauded or condemned his writing has had farreachingramifications and his work on deconstruction cannot be ignored. This volumeintroduces students of literature and cultural studies to Derridas enormouslyinfluential texts covering such topics asdeconstruction text and differenceliterature and freedomlaw justice and the democracy to comedrugs secrets and gifts.Nicholas Royles unique book written in an innovative and original style isan outstanding introduction to the methods and significance of Jacques Derrida. «