Slavoj Zizek is a Slovenian political philosopher, sociologist and cultural critic. He is probably best known for his use of the works of the 20th-century French psychoanalyst Jacques Lacan, although he writes on many topics including the Iraq War, political correctness, globalisation, human rights and multiculturalism. His work has received a mixed reception, from the celebratory to the deeply critical. In particular it seems that his politics are emerging as the blind spot in his theory, the element of his work most in need of a criticalintroduction and assessment. This book meets this need, providing an introduction to Zizek’s key areas of interest and a timely assessment of his politics.Each chapter is divided into three sections, looking at the debates in which Zizek has intervened, then outlining his position and evaluating his positive contribution, finishing by considering the limits of his position.
- ISBN: 978-0-7486-3803-1
- Editorial: Edinburgh University
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 240
- Fecha Publicación: 01/03/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés