The Kristeva Reader ANNOTATION
Compiling a wide range of eassys from all phases of Kristeva's work in semiotics, psychoanalysis, literary theory, and political thought. Her work is presented in a clear and instructive manner
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Julia Kristeva is one of Europe's most brilliant and original theorists, widely acclaimed for her work in such diverse areas as linguistics, psychoanalysis, and literary and political theory. As a linguist, she has pioneered a revolutionary theory of the sign in its relation to social and political emancipation; as a practicing psychoanalyst, she has produced work on the nature of the human subject and sexuality of particular interest of feminists.
SYNOPSIS
An easily accessible introduction to Kristeva's work in English. The essays have been selected as representative of the three main areas of Kristeva's writing--semiotics, psychoanalysis, and political theory--and are each prefaced by a clear, instructive introduction. For beginners or those familiar with Kristeva's work this is a good c
FROM THE CRITICS
Elaine Showalter
It has been apprarent for some time that Julia Kristeva has inherited the intellectual throne left vacant by the death of Simone de Beauvoir.
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