Perhaps the world's most influential philosophical and literary theorist, Jacques Derrida is also one of the most controversial and complex. This text introduces students to Derrida's main ideas and influences. Each of 13 short essays by leading scholars offers an accessible summary of one aspect of Derrida's work. Topics include (for example) psychoanalysis, religion, metaphysics, art, ethics, and translation. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)