Bailly, Lionel

Lacan: A Beginner's Guide (Beginner's Guides)

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ISBN 13:
9781851686377
author:
Bailly, Lionel
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Oneworld Publications
language:
English
Publication Year:
2009
Pages:
196
Dimensions:
129 mm X 198 mm
Genre:
Movements - Psychoanalysis
Condition:
New
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£11.02

Description

Jacques Lacan was a pivotal figure in psychoanalysis, building upon Sigmund Freud's work to refine insights through linguistics. His ideas have been both praised and misunderstood, with some critics dismissing him as impenetrable. This clear and wide-ranging primer by Lionel Bailly aims to set the record straight, guiding readers through Lacan's canon and defending his theories against detractors. The book covers key concepts such as "l'objet petit a" and "The Mirror Stage", while also exploring developments in Lacanian psychoanalysis since Lacan's death. By examining Lacan's ideas in an accessible way, Bailly shows how they remain relevant to contemporary mental health treatment. This introduction provides a valuable starting point for understanding the great modern theorist.

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