Derrida, Africa, and the Middle East

by Christopher Wise

Book Overview

The north African roots of Jacques Derrida - he was born in Algeria, and lived there until he was nearly twenty - have yet to receive due consideration. Derrida, Africa, and the Middle East investigates the iconic theorist s claim to "Black, Arab, and Jewish" identity, demonstrating for the first time his significance for Africa and the Middle East while remaining mindful of the conflict between these Jewish and Arab heritages. Even as it criticizes...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1349378399
• ISBN13: 9781349378395
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"