Description
'Psychoanalytic Mythologies' presents a collection of essays on the theme of what it is to be a human subject in a culture permeated by psychoanalytic imagery. The author's attempt to disturb the strongly-held belief of those in thrall to psychoanalysis that it is universally true forms the recurrent motif that binds these essays together.
A collection of essays on the theme of what it is to be a human subject in a culture permeated by psychoanalytic imagery.
About the Author
Ian Parker is Professor of Psychology in the Discourse Unit at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.
Reviews
'In this innovative work, Parker attempts to replicate the structure of Roland Barthes' seminal 'Mythologies'. His strategy in doing this is to demonstrate how psychoanalytic discourse is all around us, in society and in culture, influencing our lives, and discoverable in the most unexpected places. He presents a series of short, anecdotal and observational chapters (much in the style of Barthes) in which these processes are revealed. This works very well as both an engaging reading experience and a persuasive mode of argument.' -Graeme Pedlingham, 'The Year's Work in Critical and Cultural Theory' 2011
Book Information
ISBN 9781843313038
Author Ian Parker
Format Hardback
Page Count 140
Imprint Anthem Press
Publisher Anthem Press
Weight(grams) 454g
Dimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 26mm
