Description
Book Synopsisaeo The first introduction to the work of Lacan, Derrida and Kristeva in one volume. aeo Works carefully through key texts by the leading contemporary theorists. aeo Clear, accessible and introductory. aeo Challenges recent attacks on theory and on Derrida.
Trade Review"[Shows] perception and originality."
Julia Kristeva "By intensive reading clarified by historical and intertexual contexts of each of the authors, he achieves a series of brilliant explications".... I have never read a more lucid explanation of these ideas". James R. Bennett, University of Arkansas
Table of ContentsList of Plates.
Preface.
Acknowledgements.
List of Abbreviations.
1. Theoretical Beginnings: Introductions to Lacan, Derrida and Kristeva.
2. Ecrits: A Selection.
3. Of Grammatology.
4. Revolution in Poetic Language.
5. Reading Paintings.
Appendix I: Lacan's Use of Freud's German Terms.
Appendix II: Derrida's Abbreviated Citations.
Appendix III: Some Kristevan Terms.
Index.
