Description
Book SynopsisDraws on current philosophy, literary history, and political events to confront the grim fact that divested boys become terrifying men.
Trade Review "The area of literature, politics and economics is a growing interdisciplinary field of study. Avital Ronell's new book is an important contribution to this newly evolving aspect of literary theory...Ronell has written a beautiful and timely book in support of the highly underrated and immeasurable zero position."--Political Studies Review
"Important contribution ... a beautiful and timely book."--Political Theory
"In addition to its importance for the ongoing readers of Ronell's work, this book will be automatically a requirement in the field of study of authority. A beautifully written and composed study that sets new highest standards."--Laurence A. Rickels, author of
Aberrations of Mourning: Writings on German Crypts"
Loser Sons will endear and fascinate the theoretically curious and will speak to intellectually and politically adventurous audiences. A welcome intervention in the art of political physiognomy and progressive seismography, both redeemed from their most violent and delusional of expectations."--Hent de Vries, editor of
Religion: Beyond a Concept "Important contribution. . . . a beautiful and timely book."--
Political Theory
