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Jacques Ranciere
Oliver Davis
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Description for Jacques Ranciere
Hardback. * Ranciere is one of the most interesting and original philosophers in France today, well-known for his work on aesthetics, politics and the philosophy of literature. Series: Key Contemporary Thinkers. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 159 x 21. Weight in Grams: 478.
This book is a critical introduction to contemporary French philosopher Jacques Rancière. It is the first introduction in any language to cover all of his major work and offers an accessible presentation and searching evaluation of his significant contributions to the fields of politics, pedagogy, history, literature, film theory and aesthetics.
This book traces the emergence of Rancière’s thought over the last forty-five years and situates it in the diverse intellectual contexts in which it intervenes. Beginning with his egalitarian critique of his former teacher Louis Althusser, the book tracks the subsequent elaboration of Rancière’s highly ... Read more
This book is a critical introduction to contemporary French philosopher Jacques Rancière. It is the first introduction in any language to cover all of his major work and offers an accessible presentation and searching evaluation of his significant contributions to the fields of politics, pedagogy, history, literature, film theory and aesthetics.
This book traces the emergence of Rancière’s thought over the last forty-five years and situates it in the diverse intellectual contexts in which it intervenes. Beginning with his egalitarian critique of his former teacher Louis Althusser, the book tracks the subsequent elaboration of Rancière’s highly ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
Series
Key Contemporary Thinkers
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745646541
SKU
V9780745646541
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About Oliver Davis
Oliver Davis is Associate Professor of French Studies and Programme Director of the Centre for Research in Philosophy, Literature and the Arts at the University of Warwick.
Reviews for Jacques Ranciere
"An absolute model of explanatory clarity, with a level of critical distance made all the more impressive by this being the first monograph on Ranciere in any language." French Studies "A solid introduction to Ranciere's thought that should help facilitate the reception of his work in the English-speaking world." Choice "Well ... Read more