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DECONSTRUCTION [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-03-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Philosophy (General)
- Language
- Literature
- Architecture
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- deconstruction
1, record 1, English, deconstruction
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Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A philosophical or critical method which asserts that meanings, metaphysical constructs, and hierarchical oppositions[,] as between key terms in a philosophical or literary work[,] are always rendered unstable by their dependence on ultimately arbitrary signifiers ... 2, record 1, English, - deconstruction
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The "deconstruction" concept also applies to architecture and other forms of art. 3, record 1, English, - deconstruction
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Philosophie (Généralités)
- Linguistique
- Littérature
- Architecture
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- déconstruction
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9construction
correct, feminine noun
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Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
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Méthode d'analyse qui permet de décomposer une œuvre en ses différents éléments et dont l'usage suppose une perspective critique. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9construction
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La «déconstruction» est une méthode, voire une école, de la philosophie contemporaine. Cette pratique d'analyse textuelle s'exerce sur de nombreux types d'écrits (philosophie, littérature, journaux), pour révéler les décalages et confusions de sens qu'ils font apparaître par une lecture centrée sur les postulats sous-entendus et les omissions dévoilées par le texte lui-même. 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9construction
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Le concept de «déconstruction» s'applique aussi à l'architecture et à d'autres formes d'art. 4, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9construction
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-03-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Anti-pollution Measures
- Nuclear Power Stations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- deconstruction
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[A process that] involves removing and disposing of ... all radioactive materials such as piping, tanks, valves, pumps and components [and] reducing radioactivity and hazardous materials that may remain in the buildings and on the site after everything is removed. 1, record 2, English, - deconstruction
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mesures antipollution
- Centrales nucléaires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- déconstruction
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9construction
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des opérations administratives et techniques conduisant dans un délai donné, par une suite programmée de démantèlements successifs, à l'élimination totale d'une installation nucléaire et à la complète réhabilitation du site. 2, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9construction
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Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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