The Agamben Dictionary by Alex Murray (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Agamben Dictionary by Alex Murray, Jessica Whyte This the first dictionary dedicated to the work of Giorgio Agamben, the radical Italian philosopher. Bringing together leading scholars in the field, it provides a unique and comprehensive introduction to his work, offering readers a range of clear and concise entries on all the key topics of Agambens oeuvre. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In recent years Agambens work has gained prominence for its incisive critique of the Western political tradition. Yet this has often resulted in a selective reading of his broad body of work, rather than one that addresses it as a complex whole. The Agamben Dictionary has brought together leading and emerging scholars from across the world to provide this essential overview of his work. Back Cover This is not yet another dictionary listing keywords so as to provide quick access to a philosophers work. Rather it is a dictionary that justifies its form by referring to Giorgio Agambens own idea of language. Alexander Garc Flap This is not yet another dictionary listing keywords so as to provide quick access to a philosophers work. Rather it is a dictionary that justifies its form by referring to Giorgio Agambens own idea of language. Alexander Garc Author Biography Alex Murray is a lecturer in twentieth-century literature at the University of Exeter and publishes widely in nineteenth and twentieth century English Literature, as well as critical theory. He is the author of, most recently, Giorgio Agamben (2010) and is a founding editor of Parrhesia: a Journal of Critical Philosophy. Jessica Whyte completed a doctoral thesis on the political thought of Giorgio Agamben in the Centre for Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies, Monash University. She has published widely on contemporary European philosophy and political theory, and is the co-editor of the Theory and Event Symposium "Form of Life: Giorgio Agamben, Ontology, Politics", 2010. Table of Contents Introduction: The Lexicographer and the Sovereign, Alex Murray and Jessica Whyte; Entries A-Z; Bibliography; Further Reading; Notes on Contributors. Review This is not yet another dictionary listing keywords so as to provide quick access to a philosophers work. Rather it is a dictionary that justifies its form by referring to Giorgio Agambens own idea of language. -- Alexander Garcia Duttmann, Goldsmiths, University of London This is not yet another dictionary listing keywords so as to provide quick access to a philosophers work. Rather it is a dictionary that justifies its form by referring to Giorgio Agambens own idea of language. Long Description In recent years Agambens work has gained prominence for its incisive critique of the Western political tradition. Yet this has often resulted in a selective reading of his broad body of work, rather than one that addresses it as a complex whole. The Agamben Dictionary has brought together leading and emerging scholars from across the world to provide this essential overview of his work. Review Quote This welcome resource will help students and readers of Giorgio Agamben appreciate the cohesion of the Italian thinkers contribution to the history of philosophy.... Highly recommended. Description for Reader Agambens vocabulary is both expansive and idiosyncratic, with words such as infancy, gesture and profanation given specific and complex meanings that can bewilder the new reader. Bringing together leading scholars in the field, including Steven DeCaroli (Goucher College, Baltimore), Justin Clemens (University of Melbourne), Claire Colebrook (Penn State) and Steven DeCaroli (Goucher College, Baltimore) the 150 entries explain the key concepts in Agambens work and his relationship with other thinkers, from Aristotle to Aby Warburg. Description for Sales People PO Catalogue: Shout, review, bulletsThe first dictionary dedicated to the work of Giorgio AgambenThis is not yet another dictionary listing keywords so as to provide quick access to a philosophers work. Rather it is a dictionary that justifies its form by referring to Giorgio Agambens own idea of language.Alexander Garc Description for Teachers/Educators Philosophy, politics and literary theory. Details ISBN0748640584 Publisher Edinburgh University Press Year 2011 ISBN-10 0748640584 ISBN-13 9780748640584 Format Paperback Imprint Edinburgh University Press Place of Publication Edinburgh Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Jessica Whyte DEWEY 195 Author Jessica Whyte Media Book Pages 224 Short Title AGAMBEN DICT Language English Series Philosophical Dictionaries UK Release Date 2011-06-06 Publication Date 2011-06-06 NZ Release Date 2011-06-06 Birth 1969 Affiliation The Open University Position Assistant Professor of English Qualifications QC Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2011-09-12 Alternative 9780748640591 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133483043;

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