French Theory by François Cusset
How Foucault, Derrida, Deleuze, & Co. Transformed the Intellectual Life of the United States
This insightful work delves into the journey of French post-structuralist thought as it traversed the Atlantic, profoundly influencing American academia and culture. It explores how the ideas of prominent French intellectuals, such as Derrida, Foucault, and Deleuze, were reinterpreted and adapted within the context of American universities, leading to the emergence of "French Theory" as a distinct intellectual movement. The book examines the cultural and political implications of this transatlantic exchange, highlighting the tensions and transformations that arose as these radical ideas intersected with American social and academic landscapes.
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- 2005
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