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Books are listed in order of year of publication - newest titles are at the top. There are 2 books in this booklist
£8.99 paperback (2015) - ISBN 13: 9780198724834 | ISBN 10: 0198724837
This Very Short Introduction examines and untangles the various strands of antisemitism seen throughout history, from medieval religious conflict to 'new' antisemitism in the 21st century. Steven Beller reveals how the phenomenon grew as a political ... more
View book details£7.99 paperback (2011) - ISBN 13: 9780192803450 | ISBN 10: 019280345x
Jacques Derrida, the French philosopher, developed his critical technique known as 'deconstruction'. His work is associated with ideas surrounding both post-structuralism and post-modern philosophy, and he was known to have challenged some of the unq ... more
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