Derrida is absolutely key to both literary and cultural studies, and essential study for undergraduates in both disciplines
Derrida is one of the most important figures in contemporary critical thought and the central figure in Deconstruction
This volume uses examples from both literary and cultural studies
Nicholas Royle is one of the leading writers on Derrida and also his friend
'Royle has the admirable gift of rendering the most difficult material accessible to students ... he can make it exciting to them, inspiring them to read more.' - Critical and Cultural Theory
Nicholas Royle is Professor of English and American Studies at the University of Sussex. He is Joint Editor of the Oxford Literary Review and author of several influential texts. His recent publications include Deconstructions: A User's Guide and The Uncanny: An Introduction.