Publisher's Synopsis
POST STRUCTURALISM AND RELATED QUOTES was written for those readers, including students and those outside the field, who are interested in Post-structuralism and its development. Included are many quotes from philosophers and theorists whose writings led up to Post-structuralism. Many pages of quotes from post-structuralists are provided, especially those of Jacques Derrida and Judith Kristeva. These quotes can assist with the writing of a paper . They will provide a broad understanding of the movement that influences so much of current thought today. The book offers several other resources for the gaining of knowledge and the writing of papers including: - a list of additional individuals with a post-structuralism phase - a large group of random quotes about post-structuralism - rebuttals to post structuralism - resources and speculations--what's next - extensive bibliography - index of terms - how to write in a post structural context Post-Structuralism and Related Quotes: from Jacques Derrida, Judith Kristeva, and Many Others briefly describes in easy, basic word and terms each movement that led to Post-structuralism. For example, the following is a general description of Post-structuralism: Post structuralism is considered a philosophical school of thought. It grew out of, and in response to, the philosophy of Deconstruction. Post structuralism is also a reaction to Structuralism. Many of the pivotal post-structural thinkers were critical of Structuralism. Scholars associated with structuralism, such as Roland Barthes, also became noteworthy in the Post-structuralism conversation. Their writings added to the postmodern and post-structural dialogue. Post-structuralism is one of the major driving forces in philosophy today. In the late 1960s, France, post structuralism was already established as a movement in literary criticism and philosophy. The germination of Post structuralism can be found in Ferdinand de Saussure's linguistic theories, in Claude Lévi-Strauss's structural anthropology, and Jacques Derrida's deconstructionist theories, among others. About the Author Sleigh won recognition for her writing in the US and abroad. She was educated at Murray State University and the universities of Delaware and Michigan, taught at the college level and traveled extensively. She now lives in Robert Penn Warren country where she draws inspiration. Sleigh wrote five published poetry collections. Her latest work is entitled AN AMERICAN STILL LIFE, nominated for the 2016 Pulitzer Prize in Poetry. She won finalist designation in several literary and academic competitions. On her website, she blogs about Post structuralism and poetry.
