<P>Jacques Derrida is one of the most influential and controversial philosophers of the last fifty years. <EM>Derrida on Deconstruction</EM> introduces and assesses: </P><UL><LI>Derrida''s life and the background to his philosophy</LI><LI>the key themes of the critique of metaphysics, language and ethics that characterize his most widely read works </LI><LI>the continuing importance of Derrida''s work to philosophy.</LI></UL><P>This is a much-needed introduction for philosophy or humanities students undertaking courses on Derrida.</P>