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At last - an intelligent and accessible introduction to the relationship between feminism and deconstruction.<br> In this incisive and illuminating book, Diane Elam unravels:<br> * the contemporary relevance of feminism and deconstruction<br> * how we can still understand and talk about the materiality of women's bodies<br> * whether gender can be distinguished from sex<br> * the place of ethics and political action in the light of postmodernist theory.<br> Clearly and brilliantly written, <em>Feminism and Deconstruction</em> is essential reading for anyone who needs a no-nonsense but stimulating guide through one of the mazes of contemporary theory.