Routledge Handbook of Psychoanalytic Political Theory

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Synopsis
The emerging field of ‘psychoanalytic political theory’ has now reached a stage in its development and rapid evolution that deserves to be registered, systematically defined and critically evaluated. This Handbook provides the first reference volume which showcases the current state of psychoanalytic political theory, maps the genealogy of its development, identifies its conceptual and methodological resources and highlights its analytical innovations as well as its critical promise. The Handbook consists of 35 chapters offering original, comprehensive and critical reviews of this field of study. The chapters are divided into five thematic sections: Figures discusses the work of major psychoanalytic theorists who have influenced considerably the development of psychoanalytic political theory. Traditions genealogically recounts and critically reassesses the many attempts throughout the 20th century of experimenting with the articulation between psychoanalysis and political theory in a consistent way. Concepts asks what are the concepts that psychoanalysis offers for appropriation by political theory. Themes presents concrete examples of the ways in which psychoanalytic political theory can be productively applied in the analysis of racism, gender, nationalism, consumerism, etc. Challenges/Controversies captures the ways in which psychoanalytic political theory can lead the way towards theoretical and analytical innovation in many disciplinary fields dealing with cutting-edge issues. The Routledge Handbook of Psychoanalytic Political Theory will serve as scholarly reference volume for all students and researchers studying political theory, psychoanalysis, and the history of ideas.
Copyright:
2020

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Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
464 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781315524757
Related ISBNs:
9781315524740, 9781315524764, 9781315524771, 9781032089409, 9781138696310
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis
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Taylor & Francis, The right of Yannis Stavrakakis to be identified as the author of the editorial material, and of the authors for their individual chapters, has been asserted in accordance with sections
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No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Social Studies, Philosophy, Politics and Government
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Bookshare Staff
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This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
Yannis Stavrakakis

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