Poststructuralism changes the way we understand the relations between human beings; their culture; and the world. Following a brief account of the historical relationship between structuralism and poststructuralism; this Very Short Introduction traces the key arguments that have led poststructuralists to challenge traditional theories of language and culture. Whilst the author discusses such well-known figures as Barthes; Foucault; Derrida; and Lacan; she also drawspertinent examples from literature; art; film; and popular culture; unfolding the postructuralist account of what it means to be a human being.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions 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.
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