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Derrida on Exile and the Nation

Reading Fantom of the Other

By: Herman Rapaport

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Derrida on Exile and the Nation

Reading Fantom of the Other

By: Herman Rapaport

Providing crucial scholarship on Derrida's first series of lectures from the Nationality and Philosophical Nationalism cycle, Herman Rapaport brings all 13 parts of the Fantom of the Other series (1984-85) to our critical attention. The series, Rapaport argues, was seminal in laying the foundations for the courses given, and ideas explored, by Derrida over the next twenty years. It is in this vein that the full explication of Derrida's lectures is done, breathing life into the foundational lecture series which has not yet been published in its entirety in English. Derrida's examination of a master signifier of the social relation, Geschlecht, acts as the critical entry point of the series into wide-ranging meditations on the social construction and deconstruction of all possible relations denoted by the core concept, including race, gender, sex, and family. The lecture series' vast engagement with a range of major thinkers, including philosophers and poets alike – Arendt, Adorno, Heidegger, Wittgenstein, Trakl, and Adonis – tackles core themes and debates about philosophical nationalism. Presenting Derrida's lectures on the implications of key 20th century philosopher's understandings of nationalism as they relate to concerns over idiomatic language, notions of race, exile, return, and social relations, adds richly to the literature on Derrida and reveals the potential for further application of his work to current polarising debates between universalism and tribalism.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1350169811

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9781350169814

The Theory Mess

Deconstruction in Eclipse

By: Herman Rapaport

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The Theory Mess

Deconstruction in Eclipse

By: Herman Rapaport

Although deconstruction has become a popular catchword, as an intellectual movement it has never entirely caught on within the university. For some in the academy, deconstruction, and Jacques Derrida in particular, are responsible for the demise of accountability in the study of literature. Countering these facile dismissals of Derrida and deconstruction, Herman Rapaport explores the incoherence that has plagued critical theory since the 1960s and the resulting legitimacy crisis in the humanities. Against the backdrop of a rich, informed discussion of Derrida's writings—and how they have been misconstrued by critics and admirers alike—The Theory Mess investigates the vicissitudes of Anglo-American criticism over the past thirty years and proposes some possibilities for reform.

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Columbia University Press

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0231506155

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9780231506151

Is There Truth in Art?

By: Herman Rapaport

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Is There Truth in Art?

By: Herman Rapaport

The question posed by Herman Rapaport, in the title of this book, is intended both seriously and ironically. It is not Rapaport's purpose to debate whether or not truth resides in art. The title points rather to his belief that truth needs to be reconceptualized in the light of continuing efforts to deconstruct and to discredit the notion of truthfulness in art. The question of art's truthfulness persists because truth in art is neither an entity or content that has been injected into the work, nor a transcendental concept or ground that exists outside it. Moreover, when used in relation to art, Rapaport says, truth means something quite different from conventional definitions of the term. Indeed, a central question that informs the book is the return of truth at the far side of its deconstruction. Is There Truth in Art? includes chapters on atonal music, environmental art, modern German and French poetry, contemporary French fiction, experimental French film, and a photograph taken by the National Socialists during the destruction of the Warsaw ghetto. Determining how truth can be said to occur in these examples, Rapaport maintains, requires analysis in each instance. He draws chiefly upon the thinkers who have radically reformulated questions about truth—Nietzsche, Heidegger, Derrida, and Levinas—and uses their writings to explore the works under analysis.

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Cornell University Press

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1501729608

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9781501729607

Later Derrida

Reading the Recent Work

By: Herman Rapaport

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Later Derrida

Reading the Recent Work

By: Herman Rapaport

For many readers of Jacques Derrida, the philosopher's work since the appearance of The Post Card in 1987 has been enriched by a new set of concerns and questions. In Later Derrida, Herman Rapaport offers four extended essays that examines Derrida's work of the past fifteen years. Drawing on his own deep familiarity with theory and with Derrida's work in particular, he shows what Derrida has to say on such subjects as postcolonialism, monolingualism, trauma, memory, and the archive. Of particular interest to readers of Derrida will be Rapaport's explanation of the concepts of Gemeinschaft (sect, society, etc.) and Gesellschaft (democracy, globalization, etc.) in the French philosopher's work. The essays also consider Derrida's relation to the work of Trinh Minh-ha, Gayatri Spivak, Artaud, and Heidegger. This lucid book will be a necessary companion to all readers of Derrida's writing.

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Routledge

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1135776008

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Derrida on Exile and the Nation

Reading Fantom of the Other

By: Herman Rapaport

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Reading Fantom of the Other

By: Herman Rapaport

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1350169803

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The Literary Theory Toolkit

A Compendium of Concepts and Methods

By: Herman Rapaport

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The Literary Theory Toolkit

A Compendium of Concepts and Methods

By: Herman Rapaport

The Literary Theory Toolkit offers readers a rich compendium of key terms, concepts, and arguments necessary for the study of literature in a critical-theoretical context. Includes varied examples drawn from readily available literary texts spanning all periods and genres Features a chapter on performance, something not usually covered in similar texts Covers differing theories of the public sphere, ideology, power, and the social relations necessary for the understanding of approaches to literature

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John Wiley & Sons

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1444395688

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9781444395686

Heidegger and Derrida

Reflections on Time and Language

By: Herman Rapaport

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Heidegger and Derrida

Reflections on Time and Language

By: Herman Rapaport

As the spell of Jacques Derrida grows stronger, with more translations and analyses appearing every season, it is possible--and necessary--to determine what in his work is truly new and what continues philosophical and literary traditions. Although Martin Heidegger ahs been mentioned before as a precursor of deconstruction, Herman Rapaport is the first to develop the connections between the writings of the German philosopher and Derrida. Heidegger and Derrida discusses the French philosopher's adoption of certain Heideggerean themes and his extension or overturning of them. But Rapaport does more than show how deconstruction builds on the philosophical foundations laid by Heidegger (and also by Hegel, Nietzsche, and Freud). In the most comprehensive study of Derrida's works to date, he tackles the problem of writing an intellectual history about a figure who has put into question the possibility of such a construction and acknowledges Derrida's concerns with Jewish history in relation to Western thought.

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U of Nebraska Press

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0803289278

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9780803289277

Secrets of Diamonds

By: Herman Neuman

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Secrets of Diamonds

By: Herman Neuman

Diamond insider HERMAN NEUMAN shares the secret of why Elizabeth Taylor received a million-dollar diamond via a transfer on an international airliner, flying over the Mediterranean. It was a secret known to Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton and Michael Jackson... MR. NEUMAN was crudely warned: "You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say may be used against you!" Law enforcement authorities at Love Field Airport, Dallas, Texas, told this Diamond Connoisseur after they discovered a gun in his bag... But now, in this unique book, Mr. Neuman no longer carries a loaded weapon. It is, however, a cutting-edge literary weapon called Secrets of Diamonds. Now unlocked is the door to the secret world of real and bogus diamond certifications and classifications. In Secrets of Diamonds is everything you wanted to know about diamonds, but didn't know what to ask! How to buy and sell and scrutinize diamonds. Know for the first time the carefully-guarded diamond-industry pitfalls and deceptions...

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Lulu.com

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1365293203

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The Immunologic Revolution

Facts and Witnesses

By: Andor Szentivanyi,Herman Friedman

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The Immunologic Revolution

Facts and Witnesses

By: Andor Szentivanyi,Herman Friedman

This unique volume contains reviews by some of the most prominent immunologists in the world. The authors present vital facts for each of their areas of expertise and provide individual perspectives on how their own contributions were developed and how these contributions influenced general immunological thinking and development. This impressive collection of personal reviews by these internationally renowned immunologists makes The Immunologic Revolution an important and lasting contribution to the entire biomedical community.

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436

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CRC Press

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084934722X

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9780849347221

Environmental Illness

Myth & Reality

By: Herman Staudenmayer

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Environmental Illness

Myth & Reality

By: Herman Staudenmayer

Environmental illness: certain health professionals and clinical ecologists claim it impacts and inhibits 15 percent of the population. Its afflicted are led to believe environmental illness (EI) originates with food, chemicals, and other stimuli in their surroundings -as advocates call for drastic measures to remedy the situation. What if relief proves elusive-and the patient is sent on a course of ongoing, costly and ineffective ""treatment""? Several hundred individuals who believed they were suffering from EI have been evaluated or treated by Herman Staudenmayer since the 1970s. Staudenmayer believed the symptoms harming his patients actually had psychophysiological origins-based more in fear of a hostile world than any suspected toxins contained in the environment. Staudenmayer's years of research, clinical work-and successful care-are now summarized in Environmental Illness: Myth & Reality. Dismissing much of the information that has attempted to defend EI and its culture of victimization, Staudenmayer details the alternative diagnoses and treatments that have helped patients recognize their true conditions-and finally overcome them, often after years of prolonged suffering.

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Routledge

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1351450581

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9781351450584

Introduction to Zeolite Molecular Sieves

By: Jiri Cejka,Herman van Bekkum,A. Corma,F. Schueth

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Introduction to Zeolite Molecular Sieves

By: Jiri Cejka,Herman van Bekkum,A. Corma,F. Schueth

Introduction to Zeolite Molecular Sieves, 3rd Edition presents a collection of the most important results and ideas in the field of molecular sieve chemistry and technology, the most important experimental techniques related to the research activities in molecular sieves, and identifies new areas of molecular sieve chemistry. Chapters start at a reasonably simple entry level, but also covers the present state-of-the-art in the field. Topics covered include structure, synthesis, characterization, ion exchange, adsorption, diffusion, separations, and natural zeolites.* 6 years since the last edtion this book brings together the rapid development within the field of molecular sieve chemistry and applications * Accessible to newcomers to the field, also containing valuable information for experienced researchers * 27 chapters written by renowned scientists in their field, including updates on some 2nd edition chapters

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Elsevier

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008055041X

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9780080550411

For The Common Good

Redirecting the Economy toward Community, the Environment, and a Sustainable Future

By: Herman E. Daly

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For The Common Good

Redirecting the Economy toward Community, the Environment, and a Sustainable Future

By: Herman E. Daly

Winner of the Grawemeyer Award for Ideas Improving World Order 1992, Named New Options Best Political Book Economist Herman Daly and theologian John Cobb, Jr., demonstrate how conventional economics and a growth-oriented industrial economy have led us to the brink of environmental disaster, and show the possibility of a different future. Named as one of the Top 50 Sustainability Books by University of Cambridges Programme for Sustainability Leadership and Greenleaf Publishing.

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Beacon Press

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0807047058

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9780807047057

The Social Workers' Toolbox

Sustainable Multimethod Social Work

By: Herman de Mönnink

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The Social Workers' Toolbox

Sustainable Multimethod Social Work

By: Herman de Mönnink

The Social Workers' Toolbox aims to bring order to the diversity of tools which are so characteristic of social work: assessment tools, practice tools and outcome-measurement tools. The tools described in this Toolbox can be directly put into practice and adapted to the social workers’ personalized approach with their individual clients and their environments. The underlying meta-theory for Sustainable Multimethod Social Work is the ‘PIE-Empowerment Theory’. This theory defines social work practice in terms of the partnership between social worker and client and is aimed at enhancing quality of life through systematically and sustainably addressing human needs and human rights. The multimethod model promotes the flexible combination of well-written evidence- and practice-based tools. Packed full of useful checklists, the Toolbox is ideal reading for both inexperienced and more practiced social workers. The book provides a solid basis through the use of practical examples. For the more experienced social worker it offers a substantial resource and the means to legitimize a chosen course of action and social work intervention. Schools of social work will be able to use the book as an easily accessible resource for social work assessments, interventions and quality social work management.

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685

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Routledge

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1317390083

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9781317390084

Principles of Metabolic Control in Mammalian Systems

By: Herman

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Principles of Metabolic Control in Mammalian Systems

By: Herman

In this work we present the basic principles of metabolic control which we hope will serve as a foundation for the vast array of factual matter which the biochemist and the physician engaged in metabolic research must accumulate. Accordingly, we attempt to set forth these principles, along with sufficient explanation, so that the reader may apply them to the ever-expanding literature of biochemistry. If we are successful, this will provide a theoretical approach which can be applied to any given set of metabolic reactions. It is impossible to enumerate each and every biochemical reaction and pathway since such a work would be too unwieldy for efficient use. Rather, we hope our presentation of the principles of metabolic control will be sufficiently basic to be of lasting usefulness no matter how detailed biochemistry may become. We would like to be able to con dense biochemistry into a theoretical biology that will not only allow for the general treatment of any given reaction but will enable predic tions to be made as to the existence of necessary pathways and the con sequences of altered control. Such is not possible today, but this may be accomplished in the future. We believe it is now possible to institute the beginnings of such a theoretical biology.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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1461330068

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9781461330066

Jewish Identity

A Social Psychological Perspective

By: Simon N. Herman

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Jewish Identity

A Social Psychological Perspective

By: Simon N. Herman

Employing insights from a broadly conceived social psychology, Simon N. Herman examines contemporary Jewish life in its totality as a constellation of interdependent factors. He sets forth criteria for the Jewish identity, analyzes the religious and national elements that interweave in it, the constancies and variations in that identity across the years and across countries, the impact on it of the Holocaust and the establishment of the state of Israel. An illuminating chapter is devoted to the question "Who is a Jew?" In his foreword to the fkst edition of this volume, Herbert Kelman of Harvard University described it as "a pioneering contribution to the study of ethnic/national identity." The second edition incorporates additional data derived from two recent studies conducted by the author. It includes a discussion of the direction of changes in the Jewish identity in the decade since publication of the first edition. Special attention is given to the Jewish reactions to the worldwide resurgence of anti-Semitism and to the turbulent events in and around Israel. A careful analysis is undertaken of the factors in the present situation that strengthen and weaken the Jewish identity.

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Transaction Publishers

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141282687X

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9781412826877

Drugs of Abuse, Immunity, and Infections

By: Herman Friedman,Thomas W. Klein,Steven Specter

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Drugs of Abuse, Immunity, and Infections

By: Herman Friedman,Thomas W. Klein,Steven Specter

During the past few decades, drugs of abuse, including marijuana, cocaine, opiates, and alcohol have been studied in detail by biomedical scientists in terms of their effects on the neurophysiology and psychological responses of individuals. Research over the last few years has provided increased knowledge about possible mechanisms by which such drugs increase the likelihood of infections in humans and experimental animals. In Drugs of Abuse, Immunity, and Infections prominent investigators review important new information concerning the effects of recreational drugs on susceptibility to infection by microorganisms. The volume examines the effects of drugs such as cocaine, morphine, marijuana, and opiates on immunity in humans and animals. It covers the molecular and cellular mechanisms of drug-induced immunosuppression and describes the overall enhanced susceptibility to infection in recreational drug users. It discusses the alteration of susceptibility to the retrovirus that causes the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and the consensus that drugs of abuse may serve as a possible cofactor in the progression of AIDS. Drugs of Abuse, Immunity, and Infections also includes important information concerning public health aspects of drugs of abuse and infection.

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CRC Press

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1439805598

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9781439805596

Between the Sign & the Gaze

By: Herman Rapaport

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Between the Sign & the Gaze

By: Herman Rapaport

Ten essays, most previously published, that, according to the author, "may be read as a sustained reflection on how fantasmic constructions traverse both theoretical and applied analyses that take us from detailed considerations of psychoanalysis to those of literary study and closely related fields." Among the topics: Jane Eyre and the Mot Tabou, Effi Briest and La Chose Freudienne, and Geoffrey Hartman and the spell of sounds. Paper edition (8133-3), $16.95. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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