Psycho-Politics And Cultural Desires

A cultural studies textbook that deals with issues of methodology, as well as mapping out the history and theories and ideas in cultural studies. The book examines the work of Raymond Williams, Lacan and Hoggart, among Others, And Explores Notions Of Subculture, Psychoanalysis, Marxist thought, narrative, autobiography, fiction, subjectivity, language, history and representation. The book focuses on the past, present and future of cultural studies, with the aim of providing readers with a clear overview of the central ideas within the area, developing current debates and possible future avenues. This book focuses on the past, present and future of cultural studies. Dealing with issues of methodology, as well as mapping out the history and theories of the subject; it gives a clear overview of the central ideas within the area. The authors demonstrate ways in which psychoanalysis has invaded the field of the humanities when, as a discipline, it is a contested terrain within cultural theory and its own limits of clinical practice Edited By Jan Campbell And Janet Harbord. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.