Lacanian Psychoanalysis Av Ian (Discourse Unit Uk) Parker

<P>Jacques Lacan''s impact upon the theory and practice of psychoanalysis worldwide cannot be underestimated. <EM>Lacanian Psychoanalysis</EM> looks at the current debates surrounding Lacanian practice and explores its place within historical, social and political contexts. </P><P>The book argues that Lacan¿s elaboration of psychoanalytic theory is grounded in clinical practice and needs to be defined in relation to the four main traditions: psychiatry, psychology, psychotherapy and spirituality. </P><P>As such topics of discussion include:</P><UL><P><LI>the intersection between psychoanalysis and social transformation</LI><LI>a new way through deadlocks of current Lacanian debate</LI><LI>a new approach to ¿clinical structures¿ of neurosis, perversion and psychosis </LI><P></P></UL><P><EM>Lacanian Psychoanalysis</EM> draws on Lacan''s work to shed light on issues relevant to current therapeutic practice and as such it will be of great interest to students, trainees and practitioners of