Jacques Lacan is now regarded as a major psychoanalytical theorist alongside Freud and Jung, although recognition has been delayed by fierce arguments over his ideas. Written by a leading Lacanian analyst, "Introducing Lacan" guides the reader through his innovations, including his work on paranoia, his addition of structural linguistics to Freudianism and his ideas on the infant 'mirror phase'. It also traces Lacan's influence in postmodern critical thinking on art, literature, philosophy and feminism. This is the ideal introduction for anyone intrigued by Lacan's ideas but discouraged by the complexity of his writings.

Jacques Lacan is regarded as a major psychoanalytical theorist alongside Freud and Jung, although recognition has been delayed by fierce arguments over his ideas. This title guides the reader through his innovations, including his work on paranoia, his addition of structural linguistics to Freudianism and his ideas on the infant 'mirror phase'.

About the Author
Darian Leader is the author of Why do women write more letters than they post? (1996), Promises lovers make when it gets late (1997), Freud's Footnotes (2000), and Stealing the Mona Lisa (2002), all published by Faber. Judy Groves is a painter, graphic designer and illustrator.

Reviews
A splendid job' * New Statesman *
Excellent clarity' * New Scientist *



Book Information
ISBN 9781848311831
Author Darian Leader
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint Icon Books
Publisher Icon Books
Weight(grams) 122g
Dimensions(mm) 168mm * 118mm * 13mm