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Julia Kristeva (Routledge Critical Thinkers) 1st Edition

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One of the most original thinkers of the twentieth century, Julia Kristeva has been driving forward the fields of literary and cultural studies since the 1960s. This volume is an accessible, introductory guide to the main themes of Kristeva's work, including her ideas on:
*semiotics and symbolism
*abjection
*melancholia
*feminism
*revolt.
McAfee provides clear explanations of the more difficult aspects of Kristeva's theories, helpfully placing her ideas in the relevant theoretical context, be it literary theory, psychoanalysis, linguistics, gender studies or philosophy, and demonstrates the impact of her critical interventions in these areas.
Julia Kristeva is the essential guide for readers who are approaching the work of this challenging thinker for the first time, and provides the ideal opportunity for those with more knowledge to re-familiarise themselves with Kristeva's key terms.

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    9780415250092
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    October 16, 2003
  5. Part of series
    Routledge Critical Thinkers
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    5.06 x 0.38 x 7.81 inches
  8. Print length
    168 pages
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'These little books are certainly helpful study guides. They are clear, concise and complete. They are ideal for undergraduates studying for exams or writing essays and for lifelong learners wanting to expand their knowledge of a given author or idea.' - Beth Lord, Times Higher Education Supplement

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Noëlle McAfee is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Massachusetts Lowell and the Associate Editor of the Kettering Review. She is the author of Habermas, Kristeva, and Citizenship (2000).

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0415250099
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Routledge; 1st edition (October 16, 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 168 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780415250092
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0415250092
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.06 x 0.38 x 7.81 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Noelle McAfee is a professor of philosophy with a secondary appointment in psychiatry at Emory University. She is also the director of Emory's Psychoanalytic Studies Program and an editor of the Kettering Review.

Her newest book is Feminism A Quick Immersion. Her previous book, Fear of Breakdown: Politics and Psychoanalysis, has been awarded American Psychoanalytic Association's 2020 Courage to Dream award.

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Mary M
5.0 out of 5 stars A good overview
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2020
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This is a good overview of Julia Kristeva and her work especially for those who are just being introduced to her philosophy.
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Jeff
5.0 out of 5 stars Great introduction
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2017
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Super clear, easy to understand, and yet does not diminish the complexity of her ideas. This book is a good place to start when delving into her work. However, having some prior knowledge of Freud and Lacan helps. I would recommend greatly.
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KO
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2015
This is a very nice accessible introduction to Kristeva's often difficult work.
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Andre P. Feitosa
5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Helpful
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2007
The book gives an overview of Kristeva's theory. It surely has helped me to understand better the language used by Kristeva. It also includes other references given by other theorists such as Lacan. This guide does not subsistitute reading the original material published by Kristeva but it traces a guide-line for those who are not acquainted with Kristeva's theories. After reading this guide, some points that were still blurry for me on Kristeva's theory are now a lot clearer. I recommend it!
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clancy
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Introduction
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2014
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This material provided a useful introduction to the key works and ideas of Julia Kristeva. Whenever I am struggling to interpret her works, I return to this book to contextualise and simplify the thrust of the argument.
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