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Book SynopsisOutlines Jacques Derrida's thinking on sovereignty in relation to subjectivity through an investigation of the late work "Rogues: Two Essays on Reason". This book detects in Derrida's thinking of sovereignty - a theme that increasingly attracted him towards the end of his life - the outline of Bataille's adaptation of Freud.
Trade Review"A rich and provocative reading, the focus of which contributes a new perspective to the literature on Derrida and deconstruction." -- -Veronique Foti Pennsylvania State University "Mansfield's work has a specific contribution to make both through the distinctive focus of its reading and through its insightful analyses...the author's scholarship is excellent, showing not only a mastery of the relevant literature, but also a thoughtful and fine-tuned analysis of its complexities." -- -Robyn Horner Australian Catholic University
