768 results for 'Jacques Bidet'

W.G. Sebald's A Place in the Country is a deeply personal and introspective work that explores the author's intellectual obsessions and their impact on his writing. Sebald reflects on six key figures...

The Shadows of Versailles is a gripping mystery that delves into the darker side of 17th Century Paris. When newborn children begin to disappear, Jacques de Montagnac, a spy for the police, is tasked...

Radical Atheism presents a profound new reading of influential French philosopher Jacques Derrida's work. Hägglund argues that a radical atheism informs Derrida's thinking from beginning to end,...

Aquinas & Maritain on Evil Mystery and Metaphysics by James G. Hanink explores the profound mystery of evil, its nature, and our relationship with it. This volume brings together reflections from...

Strange Wonder explores the complex relationship between Western philosophy and the concept of wonder. This ambivalence is rooted in the Platonic idea that wonder can both reveal the extraordinary in...

The Self and Its Pleasures: Bataille, Lacan, and the History of the Decentered Subject by Carolyn J. Dean This innovative cultural history sheds light on the origins of poststructuralist thought in...

This book offers a key reference work on the intellectual and economic contribution of Jean-Jacques Sismondi to the social sciences. Through an in-depth analysis of his works, it aims to rediscover...

Behind the scenes of reality television lies a world that is both fascinating and disturbing. For twenty-five years, writer Jacques Peretti has been obsessed with this genre, and now he takes you...

Contemporary Photography and Theory offers an essential overview of key critical debates in fine art photography today. This book provides an in-depth discussion of five topic areas: identity,...

The Confessions of St. Augustine has the power to change one's life through its exploration of the human experience. Written by Glenn Arbery, this study delves into the enduring influence of...

Of Vagabonds and Fellow Travelers recovers the history of writers, artists, and intellectuals of the African diaspora who responded to the changing world order during the Cold War. Cedric R. Tolliver...

Sir Bradley Wiggins presents an extraordinary journey through the world of professional cycling in Icons. This unique collection of memorabilia reflects his personal and professional experiences with...

Adieu to Emmanuel Levinas explores the concept of hospitality and its relationship with ethics and politics. In this collection of speeches and writings, Jacques Derrida reflects on the work of...

Jacques Derrida's influential philosophy continues to shape contemporary thought. This collection of essays provides a critical introduction to his complex and controversial ideas, offering careful...

This study redefines romanticism by exploring its philosophical habits of self-consciousness. Paul Hamilton argues that metaromanticism, or the ways in which writers of the period generalized their...

Beneath the Dust of Time: A History of the Names of Peoples and Places by Jacques R. Pauwels explores the origins and meanings behind the names of various groups, countries, continents, seas,...

Jane Anna Gordon explores how creolization can inform political theory by examining the work of Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Frantz Fanon. This approach recognizes the complexities of mixed cultures and...

The Cambridge Companion to Rousseau provides an in-depth exploration of the life and works of Jean-Jacques Rousseau. This comprehensive collection of essays covers various aspects of his philosophy,...

The Four Lacanian Discourses Or Turning Law Inside Out by Jeanne Lorraine Schroeder explores the jurisprudential implications of Jacques Lacan's discourse theory. This book offers a fresh perspective...

A clear and concise introduction to the philosophies of Aristotle and St Thomas Aquinas, An Introduction to Philosophy provides a readable overview of key concepts in philosophy. Written by Jacques...

A Derrida Reader Between the Blinds by Jacques DerridaThis comprehensive collection brings together key works by one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century, exploring the intersections...

Quicksilver: A Novel by HRH Princess Michael of Kent is a meticulously researched and powerfully evoked tale of 15th-century France. This final volume in the Anjou trilogy follows Jacques Coeur, a...

Discover how some of history's most famous explorers stumbled upon new lands by chance.Explorers Who Got Lost tells the story of Bartolomeu Dias, Vasco Da Gama, Christopher Columbus, John Cabot,...

Jacques Poitras examines the personal correspondence and testimony from the 2006 arbitration hearings to shed light on the Gallery's treasures. He also interviews those involved in the bitter legal...

This book is dedicated to Jacques Derrida's memory and represents the culmination of forty years of friendship between J. Hillis Miller and Derrida, during which Miller closely followed all of...

This collection of essays explores one of the most pressing issues in contemporary thought: cosmopolitanism. Two leading thinkers, Jacques Derrida and Richard Rorty, examine how to uphold...

The Haunted Text: A Study of Contemporary Fiction and the Gothic Tradition. Joanne Watkiss's Gothic Contemporaries explores how twenty-first-century fiction reworks traditional ghost stories, drawing...

The Rosewater Redemption Book 3 of the Wormwood Trilogy by Tade Thompson Life in the newly independent city state of Rosewater isn't everything its citizens were expecting. Debts incurred during the...

Agra 1857, amidst the turmoil of an Indian rebellion, three young friends embark on a perilous journey. Jacques, a skilled acrobat, has lost his circus; Bea and Ping, both orphans, are driven by...

Jacques Lacan's life and work remain a subject of intense debate. This biography offers a nuanced exploration of his intellectual and literary adventure, which occupies a founding place in modernity...

This collection of writings offers a comprehensive look at the life and work of Marcus Garvey. Edited by John Henrik Clarke with Amy Jacques Garvey's assistance, it features essays from scholars,...

Cinematic Geopolitics by Michael J. Shapiro explores how film reflects and shapes our understanding of the world. Drawing on his experience as a juror at film festivals, Shapiro examines the ways in...

Lacan and the Matter of Origins explores the role of the mother in shaping human subjectivity through the work of Jacques Lacan. This book examines the complex relationship between maternal agency...

Stephen Hicks' Explaining Postmodernism offers a provocative account of why postmodernism has been the most vigorous intellectual movement of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Tracing its roots...

Discourse on the Origin of Inequality by Jean-Jacques Rousseau explores how inequalities of rank, wealth, and power arise from the civilizing process. This work argues that such inequalities not only...

Governing by Fake News: 30 Years of Deception in Western PoliticsThis thought-provoking analysis examines how fake news has shaped Western foreign policy over the past thirty years. A former agent of...

The True Story of the Unknown Soldier is an experimental work by French cartooning legend Jacques Tardi, created in the mid-'70s. This collection provides a fascinating preview of his prolific career...

Stanley Cavell's question "Can a human being be free of human nature?" has been a subject of inquiry in various fields. On Ceasing to Be Human explores this idea through philosophical and literary...

The Surface Effect: The Screen of Fantasy in Psychoanalysis André Nusselder explores the role of fantasy in shaping our understanding of self and reality. This book examines the space between...

Christopher Nolan's films are known for their complex narratives and thought-provoking themes. However, beneath their commercial success lies a darker sensibility that questions the nature of reality...

The New French Philosophy by Ian James offers a critical assessment of key developments in contemporary French thought. This book provides a close comparative reading of seven influential thinkers,...

Jacques Derrida's Points... Interviews, 1974-1994 brings together twenty-three conversations that span nearly two decades. These interviews showcase the breadth of his concerns, touching on topics...

Derrida and Queer Theory by Christian Hite is a thought-provoking volume that explores the intersection of Jacques Derrida's philosophy and queer theory. This collection of essays brings together key...

Badiou and Deleuze Read Literature is an exploration of how two influential philosophers engage with literary texts. Jean-Jacques Lecercle examines the 'strong readings' imposed by Alain Badiou and...

Brian Jacques' latest tale is set against the legend of the Flying Dutchman, a ghost-ship doomed to sail the seas forever. The story follows two main characters as they find themselves trapped aboard...

The Challenge to Friendship in Modernity by Preston T. King and Heather Devere explores the complexities of friendship in modern society. The authors examine the project of creating meaningful...

The Cartiers: The Untold Story of the Family Behind the Jewelry Empire by Francesca Cartier Brickell is a captivating biography that delves into the fascinating history of the Cartier jewelry dynasty...

This comprehensive history spans over 1,000 years, from the barbarian settlement of Roman Europe in the fifth to the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. Jacques Le Goff's work offers a narrative...

Rhetoric has shaped our understanding of language and literature for over two millennia. This influential concept continues to inspire debate in contemporary culture. Jennifer Richards explores the...

Rakkety Tam A Tale from Redwall by Brian Jacques is set in Mossflower Wood, where a roguish Highlander squirrel embarks on a mercenary errand that leads him to the charms of Redwall Abbey. However,...

Between Foucault and Derrida explores the complex connections between two influential philosophers of the 20th century, Jacques Derrida and Michel Foucault. Their shared goal was to challenge...

The Politics of People: Protest Cultures in China by Shih-Diing Liu explores how people in China have been using mass gatherings and demonstrations to express their grievances since the 1989...

A History of Western Philosophy of Education in the Age of Enlightenment explores the development of philosophy of education through Western culture and history. Spanning from 1650 to 1850, this...

The Social Contract by Jean-Jacques Rousseau In this foundational work of modern political philosophy, Rousseau argues that individual freedom can only be preserved under the law. He contends that...

The Mother of All Christmases by Milly Johnson is a heartwarming novel about love, life and laughter set against the festive season. When Debbie Eve Glace discovers she's expecting a baby on...

Lone Sloane: Delirius Vol. 2 (Graphic Novel) by Jacques Lob is a gripping sci-fi graphic novel that follows the endless struggles of its protagonist, stuck on the planet Delirius. A lone traveler...

The name: What does one call thus? In this thought-provoking collection of essays, Jacques Derrida explores the complexities of language and naming. Through close readings of poetry and philosophical...

This collection of essays celebrates the 800th anniversary of the foundation of the Dominican Order and explores the richness in Catholic thought and praxis over the past century. Covering topics...

Explore the dark and vibrant streets of Montreal through the eyes of its diverse writers.A new addition to Akashic Books' acclaimed Noir series, Montreal Noir brings together 12 original short...

Rousseau's God: A Comprehensive Interpretation of Rousseau's Theological and Religious Thought This landmark study offers a nuanced exploration of Jean-Jacques Rousseau's theological and religious...

Jacques Brel, Georges Brassens and Léo Ferré are emblematic figures of post-war French popular music. This study examines the cultural and national identity factors that have shaped the myth of this...

The Government of Poland by Jean-Jacques Rousseau is an in-depth exploration of the principles of political right and their application to real-world governance. In this work, Rousseau applies his...

A Voice and Nothing More by Mladen Dolar is a philosophical exploration of the voice as a fundamental concept in thought. Drawing on the ideas of Jacques Lacan, Dolar proposes that the voice can be...

Fever and Spear by Javier Marías is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of human nature. Jacques Deza, with his unique gift of perceiving people's true intentions through their...

A Book of Ghosts and Goblins brings together twenty-one spine-tingling tales from around the world. You'll find both heart-pounding stories and humorous anecdotes to keep you entertained. This...

The Politics of Aesthetics by Jacques Rancière explores the intricate connection between art and politics. By examining the shared boundaries that define both, Rancière reveals how "aesthetics" can...

Noise: A radical perspective on music and its role in shaping society. In this influential work, Jacques Attali challenges traditional views of culture and economy, arguing that music is not simply a...

Psychoanalytic Responses to Children's Literature by Lucy Rollin and Mark I. West explores the psychological subtexts of influential children's books through a psychoanalytic lens. Drawing on key...

This groundbreaking volume explores the relevance of Jacques Lacan's thought to theology and its development. The book examines how Lacan's ideas can be applied to understand various aspects of...

Yogurt Every Day offers 75 delicious recipes to help you incorporate yogurt into your daily life. From breakfast to dessert, Hubert Cormier shares his expertise in making yogurt a versatile and...

Under the Volcano A Novel by Malcolm Lowry In this powerful and lyrical novel, Geoffrey Firmin's life is marked by turmoil. His struggles with addiction have overshadowed his existence, leaving him...

Irony on Occasion: From Schlegel and Kierkegaard to Derrida and de Man explores the concept of irony as a subject for philosophical reflection and literary technique. The book examines key moments in...

Jean-Jacques Rousseau's Social Contract is a foundational work of political philosophy that has sparked intense debate since its publication in 1762. In this new translation, Rousseau presents his...

Jacques Rancière explores how art represents and shapes our understanding of historical events. He examines the ways in which images can both reveal and conceal aspects of the past, and argues that...

Feminine Sexuality: Jacques Lacan and the École Freudienne presents a collection of articles on feminine sexuality by key figures in the école freudienne, a school of psychoanalysis founded by Lacan...

Athens, Still Remains by Jacques Derrida is an extended commentary on a series of photographs of contemporary Athens. In this work, Derrida develops his ideas in several unexpected directions,...

Explore the foundational ideas of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, one of the leading thinkers of the Enlightenment. This collection includes his groundbreaking works, including "The Confessions", a pioneering...

Derrida and Religion: Other Testaments explores the intersection of philosophy and religion through the lens of Jacques Derrida's work. This collection of essays brings together leading scholars to...

Introduction to Deconstruction - Derrida by Julian Wolfreys provides a critical exploration of Jacques Derrida's work and its application in literary interpretation. This book challenges traditional...

Richard Boothby's Freud as Philosopher offers a fresh perspective on Sigmund Freud's ambitious attempt at a general theory of mental functioning, metapsychology. Using Jacques Lacan's work as a key,...

Disagreement: A New Approach to Political Philosophy by Jacques Rancière explores the relationship between philosophy and politics. Rancière argues that the phrase "political philosophy" expresses a...

Fragonard: Painting Out of Time explores the enigmatic life and work of 18th-century French painter Jean-Honoré Fragonard, whose artistic silence in the years leading up to his death has long been a...

Kant's Observations and Remarks: A Critical Guide provides in-depth analysis of two pivotal works from Immanuel Kant's oeuvre. Written in 1764 and 1764-1765, these fragments reveal the evolution of...

Cultural Graphology: Writing After Derrida explores the intersection of psychoanalysis, deconstruction, and writing in early modern England. Juliet Fleming builds upon the ideas of Jacques Derrida,...

Proust Between Deleuze and Derrida: The Remains of Literature by James Dutton explores the unique intersection of philosophy and literature in Proust's seminal work, À la recherche du temps perdu...

Trauma and Embodied Healing in Dramatherapy, Theatre and Performance by J. F. Jacques explores the connection between embodiment and somatic approaches to healing trauma from a dramatherapy, theatre...

Dance and Dream by Javier Marías is a haunting exploration of violence, corruption and human resilience. After being recruited into an undercover spy network, Jacques Deza finds himself entangled in...

Sonia Delaunay's artistic vision expanded into textiles and industrial design, enriching modernist abstraction. This volume presents her sketches, textile designs, paintings, interior and fashion...

Emile Zola's The Beast Within is a haunting study of a man's slow corruption by jealousy. Translated from French with an introduction and notes, this Penguin Classics edition explores the dark and...

Alain Badiou's Lacan Anti-Philosophy 3 is a transcript of his year-long seminar on Jacques Lacan's psychoanalytic theory, offering a highly original and compelling account of Lacan's ideas. Badiou...

Richard Boothby's Embracing the Void offers a radical reinterpretation of the origin of religion through a psychoanalytic lens. Drawing on Jacques Lacan's theory of das Ding, an unfathomable excess...

The Birth of the Gods and the Origins of Agriculture by Jacques Cauvin This groundbreaking study explores the transformative changes that occurred in the Near East between 10,000 and 7,000 BC. As...

Toward a Cosmic Theology explores how Christian revelation draws on forces and worlds beyond our own, from the vastness of the universe to the subatomic realm. This book considers topics such as the...

How Did Jesus Know He Was God? Self-Consciousness and Human Knowledge of Christ: Maritain, Rahner, and Weinandy by William Chami explores a contemporary christological issue that seeks to understand...

Derrida's Politics of Friendship: A Reevaluation 25 years after its initial publication, this edited collection brings together 23 critical chapters that revisit Jacques Derrida's influential work...

Jacques Pépin's memoir is a captivating account of his life in the kitchen, from his early days as a homesick boy working on a farm in war-ravaged France to his rise as an Emmy Award-winning chef and...

Jacques Ellul's thought-provoking exploration of reality and truth in modern times. In "The Humiliation of the Word", Ellul examines how visual culture has superseded verbal communication, with...

Roland Barthes' death after lunch with François Mitterand sent shockwaves through the literary world. But what if it wasn't an accident? Laurent Binet's novel reimagines this event as a murder,...

Introducción a Derrida is a comprehensive and concise exploration of the philosophical thought of Jacques Derrida. First published in 2006, this book by Maurizio Ferraris offers a critical...

The Octonauts Underwater Adventures is a four-book hardcover box set that launched the hit animated TV show worldwide. This special edition includes the original hardcover storybooks and a...