Buchanan, Ian
A Dictionary of Critical Theory
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198794790
- author:
- Buchanan, Ian
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 528
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 13 x 3.1 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- 19.7 x 13 x 3.1 centimetres (0.3, Nonfiction, Philosophy, Political,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
A Dictionary of Critical Theory by Ian Buchanan is a comprehensive guide to the field of critical theory, covering over 750 in-depth entries on topics such as Marxism, psychoanalysis, structuralism, deconstruction, and postmodernism. The dictionary also features biographies of key figures, including Derrida and Deleuze, and provides fully cross-referenced entries with further reading suggestions. This new edition has been updated to include coverage of emerging areas such as diaspora, race and postcolonial theory, queer and sexuality studies, and hyperobject. With its multidisciplinary approach, the dictionary provides a broad understanding of critical theory, covering topics from globalization and race studies to feminist theory and history. With its extensive coverage and authoritative approach, A Dictionary of Critical Theory is an essential resource for students in the humanities and social sciences.