Drawing especially on Jean-Luc Nancy's notion of 'inoperative community' and Enrique Dussel's critique of 'modernity,' these eleven essays weave together a progression that stresses the breakdown of the nation-state in Latin America and the search for new communal settings. CONDITION â USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover, dust jacket may not be included, minimal wear to binding, most of the pages undamaged(e.g., minimal creases or tears), highlighting / underlining acceptable on books as long as the text is readable and markings are not excessive, no missing pages. May be a former library book, with usual treatments(e.g., mylar covers, call stickers, stamps, card pockets, barcodes, or remainder marks). Extra components, such as CDs, DVDs, figurines, or access codes are not included. ISBN: 9781552385142 ISBN10: 1552385140 Contributors: de Avellaneda, Luna, Rios, Paola Arboleda, Garces, Elizabeth Montes, Osorio, Myriam, Bermudez-Barrios, Nayibe,