The exceptionalist state and the state of exception : Herman Melville's Billy Budd, sailor / William V. Spanos.
| Author/creator | Spanos, William V. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2011. |
| Description | xvi, 210 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Rethinking theory Rethinking theory (Baltimore, Md.) ^A1011209 |
| Contents | The late Melville and his historical occasion: prolegomenon to a re-reading of Billy Budd, sailor -- The criticism of Billy Budd, sailor: a counter-history -- Billy Budd: a symptomatic reading -- American exceptionalism and the state of exception after 9/11/01: Melville's proleptic witness. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2010019682 |
| ISBN | 9780801898495 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0801898498 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | PS2384.B7 S55 2011 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |