Catalogue: Shoutline, short blurb, bulletsA broad introduction to the most influential critical theorists working between 1990 and nowThese 15 taster essays will introduce you to the key concepts and critical approaches of the theorists who have had the most significant impact on the humanities since 1990. o Includes chapters on Badiou, Rancière, Spivak, Laclau & Mouffe and Green critical theorists o Sets each theorist in their biographical and intellectual context o Further reading suggestions at the end of every chaptero Written by experienced lecturers including John Armitage (Northumbria University), David Huddart (Chinese University of Hong Kong), Simon Tormey (The University of Sydney) and Samuel A. Chambers (Johns Hopkins University) AI BlurbA broad introduction to the most influential critical theorists working between 1990 and nowShoutline: Main DescriptionIn these 15 taster essays you will discover the key concepts and critical approaches of the theorists who have had the most significant impact on the humanities since 1990. On completing each chapter, you will find suggestions for further reading so that you can find out more and start applying the ideas in question. In addition to chapters on individuals such as Badiou, Rancière and Spivak, there are chapters on Laclau and Mouffe, and a chapter on Green critical theorists. Key Features* Written by experienced lecturers including John Armitage (Northumbria University), Paul Hegarty (University College Cork), David Huddart (Chinese University of Hong Kong), Simon Tormey (The University of Sydney), Samuel A. Chambers (Johns Hopkins University) * Sets each theorist in their biographical and intellectual context * The only book to offer chapter-length introductions to such a range of contemporary theorists making it the first place to look for an informed overview and evaluationSelling Points* Covers all the key thinkers active across a broad range of theories since 1999, giv.