This book surveys the main schools and theorists of deconstruction, establishing their philosophical roots and tracing their intellectual development. It analyses their contribution to the understanding of literature and ideology, comparing their critical value and exploring the critical reaction to deconstruction and its limitations. The text is designed for students who wish to understand how and why deconstruction has become the dominant tool of the humanities.
Author Biography
Peter V. Zima is Director, Institute of General and Comparative Literature at the University of Klagenfurt, Austria, and author of 'The Philosophy of Modern Literary Theory'. Rainer Emig. the translator, is Professor of Literature at the University of Regensburg, Germany.
