Giorgio Agamben: Sovereignty and Life

by Giorgio Agamben and Steven Decaroli

Book Overview

Giorgio Agamben has come to be recognized in recent years as one of the most provocative and imaginative thinkers in contemporary philosophy and political theory. The essays gathered together in this volume shed light on his extensive body of writings and assess the significance of his work for debates across a wide range of fields, including philosophy, political theory, Jewish studies, and animal studies. The authors discuss material extending...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0804750491
• ISBN13: 9780804750493
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Stanford University Press
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.2"