The Deleuze Dictionary

by Adrian Parr (editor)

This is the first dictionary dedicated to the work of Gilles Deleuze. It provides an in-depth and lucid introduction to one of the most influential figures in continental philosophy.The dictionary defines and contextualises more than 150 terms that relate to Deleuze's philosophy including concepts such as 'becoming', 'body without organs', 'deterritorialization' 'difference', 'repetition', 'rhizome' and 'schizoanalysis'. The clear explanations also address the main intellectual influences on Deleuze as well as the influence Deleuze has had on subjects such as feminism, cinema, postcolonial theory, geography and cultural studies. Those unfamiliar with Deleuze will find the dictionary a user-friendly tool equipping them with definitions and interpretations both as a study and/or a teaching aid. The entries are written by some of the most prominent Deleuze scholars including Rosi Braidotti, Claire Colebrook, Tom Conley, Eugene Holland and Paul Patton. These contributors bring their expert knowledge and critical opinion to bear on the entries and provide an enriching theoretical context for anyone interested in Deleuze.Key Features* The entries are written in jargon-free language by experts on Deleuze.* The book covers the key Deleuzian terms and concepts.* Taken together, the entries provide a comprehensive introduction for those unfamiliar with Deleuze.* Useful study aid and tool for students and teachers.

Genres: Philosophy, Nonfiction, Theory

Paperback

First published August 31, 2005

About the author

Adrian Parr Zaretsky, PhD, is an internationally recognized environmental, political, and cultural thinker and advocate, author, and filmmaker. She is the dean of the College of Design at the University of Oregon abd Senior Fellow at the Design Futures Council. Prior to joining the UO, she served as the dean of the College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Arlington, and as the director of the Taft Research Center at the University of Cincinnati.

Adrian is a transdisciplinary scholar working at the intersection of architecture criticism, aesthetics, political theory, and environmental studies. She’s authored nine books, the latest three of which focused on environmental politics and sustainability culture, and she has served as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) water chair for eight years.

Reviews

[Woke · Rating 3 out of 5]

Helpful for novices trying to get a basic grasp of just what the hell a body without organs is, and generally a decent reference source, but in no way exhaustive of the Deleuzian lexicon.

[Grace Opie · Rating 4 out of 5]

#academicweapob

[Eric Phetteplace · Rating 3 out of 5]

The sections on terminology from Deleuze I haven't yet read (the Cinema books, The Logic of Sense, most of his philosopher-studies, particularly the one on Foucault) were really interesting and made me want to pick up those books, but too many disparate concepts get reduced to the same handful of values (creativity, "life", active force, affirmation) so that Deleuze comes off sounding like a happy-go-lucky schmuck. I would've liked more concrete examples, more uses of each term as a concept (in Deleuze's sense) rather the derivations (this comes from Bergson, this comes from Nietzsche, etc...). It was interesting though how the authors tried to get around the inner tensions and different senses of certain words he uses (i.e. the entry on "plane").

[Bradley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very Helpful. I use it all the time. Definitely a go-to guide for any budding Deleuzian.

[Ren · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful in understanding Deleuzian concepts.