{"product_id":"derrida-a-very-short-introduction-paperback","title":"Derrida: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSimon Glendinning\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVery Short Introductions\u003c\/em\u003e: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJacques Derrida had a major influence on 20th century philosophy and the idea of postmodernism. Challenging some of the deepest assumptions of the Western philosophical tradition, he is most renowned-or condemned-for his engagement with the movement that he called 'deconstruction.' \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e, Simon Glendinning explores both the difficulty and significance of the work of Derrida. Glendinning provides a clear sense of the centrality of Derrida's interest in Europe and his relationship to philosophy, to religious history, and to modern democratic politics. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: The \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introductions\u003c\/em\u003e series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimon Glendinning, \u003cem\u003eLondon School of Economics and Political Science\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSimon Glendinning is Head of the European Institute and Professor in European Philosophy at the London School of Economics. He is the author of \u003cem\u003eDerrida's Legacies: Literature and Philosophy\u003c\/em\u003e (2008).\u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.41 x 6.81 x 4.74 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 22, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67840992542872,"sku":"9780198907510","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/8830\/4024\/files\/N-Rkr3UHZL9780198907510.webp?v=1793325082","url":"https:\/\/thepinkflamingobookstore.com\/products\/derrida-a-very-short-introduction-paperback","provider":"The Pink Flamingo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}