Psychoanalytic Theory 2nd Ed-C

by Professor Anthony Elliott

Anthony Elliott presents a comprehensive introduction to psychoanalytic theory and its applications in the social sciences and humanities in this new and fully revised second edition of Psychoanalytic Theory. Elliott provides lucid interpretations of key psychoanalytic theorists such as Freud, Klein, Winnicott, Lacan, Deleuze, Kristeva, and Zizek. This revised edition has much new material, including a survey of psychoanalytic approaches to race and postcolonialism from Fanon to Homi Bhabha, as well as a look at the reframing of sexuality studies by such feminist theorists as Judith Butler, Helene Cixous, and Luce Irigaray. The book follows major themes, highlighting the similarities and differences among influential thinkers and schools of thought. At the same time, Psychoanalytic Theory is structured so that the chapters can be read in any order. Each one includes an introductory overview and summary, as well as biographical and historical material for each theorist discussed. This book is an essential starting point for any exploration of the contribution of psychoanalysis to contemporary theory.

Genres: Psychoanalysis, Psychology, Nonfiction, Philosophy

208 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1994

Reviews

[Sid · Rating 3 out of 5]

lacan,,, freud, turn on your location. i just wanna talk.
(p.s. can yall believe the shit they say and get away with??)

[rachel stoltman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Incredibly boring and hard to get through but I learned a lot!

[Sakshi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Presents good insights into human psyche, the chapters encompass the prominent trends and highlight the eminent thinkers of psychoanalytic thought.

"For some theorists, the presupposition of an authentic sense of selfhood is crucial to psychoanalytic critique. For others, the self is seen as an imaginary fiction, a psychic strategy of accommodation aimed at masking the painful realities of desire itself."

And such punchlines.

[Brandon · Rating 2 out of 5]

A perfectly adequate introduction to psychoanalytic theory and its potential for engaging with social and political questions and processes. Not much more...

[John Roberson · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good introduction to psychoanalytic theory.