The Penguin Dictionary of Critical Theory by David Macey - ISBN: 9780140513691
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The Penguin Dictionary of Critical Theory

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  • Paperback

    496 pages

  • Release Date

    30 August 2001

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Summary

‘Remarkable for its comprehensiveness, mapping ‘theory’ across a wide range if disciplines and art forms. It is certainly a reference book I will want to have on my own shelves’ - David Lodge

Accessing the huge selection of critical theory can be an intimidating experience. This acclaimed dictionary is an invaluable introduction to the theories and theorists in the field and will prove an authoritative resource for all students.

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780140513691
ISBN-10:0140513698
Author:David Macey
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint:Penguin Books Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:496
Edition:1st
Release Date:30 August 2001
Weight:336g
Dimensions:21mm x 130mm x 198mm
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The Penguin Dictionary of Critical Theory by David Macey - ISBN: 9780140513691
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Critics Review

“Remarkable for its comprehensiveness, mapping “theory” across a wide range of disciplines and art forms. It is certainly a reference

‘extremely good…Bravo!’ Professor Jonathan Culler ‘This is an unusual instance of an academic reference book that I do believe doubles quite effectively as a textbook for students and I would recommend it unreservedly to anyone with an interest in theoretical matters, or just in the history of ideas.’ Dr Duncan Wu, University of Cambridge

About The Author

David Macey

David Macey is the author of ‘Lacan in Contexts’ (1988), ‘The Lives of Michel Foucault’ (1993) and ‘Franz Fanon- A Biography’ (2000). He lives in Leeds.

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