| Julia Kristeva Contributor(s): McAfee, Noelle (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415250099 ISBN-13: 9780415250092 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $23.70 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2003 Annotation: 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-familiarize themselves with Kristeva's key terms. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Semiotics & Theory |
| Dewey: 801.850 |
| LCCN: 2003008298 |
| Series: Routledge Critical Thinkers (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.51" H x 5.32" W x 7.76" (0.43 lbs) 153 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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: |