Those familiar with the work of Derrida will recognize the double term in the title as variations in translation of Derridas untimely essay Survivre. To survive in this infinite mood and indefinite form that sets no limit to number person or time is at once the theme and the undercurrent that runs through the diverse texts gathered together in this volume. To survive for such is our exceptional situation also animates the act of writing to shelter a personal existence and actualize the promise w