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A Dictionary of Critical Theory Paperback – 18 January 2018

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Edition: 2nd
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Containing over 750 in-depth entries, this is the most wide-ranging and up-to-date dictionary of critical theory available. This authoritative guide covers the whole range of critical theory, including the Frankfurt school, cultural materialism, cultural studies, gender studies, film studies, literary theory, hermeneutics, historical materialism, and socio-political critical theory. Entries clearly explain complex theoretical discourses such as Marxism, psychoanalysis, structuralism, deconstruction, and postmodernism. There are biographies of hundreds of important figures in the field, with feature entries for those who have heavily influenced areas of the discipline, such as Derrida and Deleuze.This new edition of the dictionary has been updated to extend coverage of diaspora, race and postcolonial theory, including key authors such as C. L. R. James and Paul Gilroy, and of queer and sexuality studies, including notable figures such as Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick. Fully revised to keep up to date with this diverse field, this new edition expands the coverage to include entries such as hyperobject and transgender.Entries are fully cross-referenced and many contain further reading suggestions. Covering all aspects of critical theory from globalization and race studies, to queer theory and feminism, this multidisciplinary A-Z is essential for students in the humanities and social sciences.
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  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
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  8. Print length
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Ian Buchanan is Professor of Critical and Cultural Studies at the University of Wollongong. He is the author of Reader's Guide to Deleuze and Guattari (2008), Fredric Jameson: Live Theory (2006), Deleuzism: A Metacommentary (2000), and Michel de Certeau (2000). He has also edited a dozen books and special issues of journals, as well as founding the journal of Deleuze Studies.

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Ian Buchanan is Professor of Critical and Cultural Studies at the University of Wollongong. He is the author of Reader's Guide to Deleuze and Guattari (2008), Fredric Jameson: Live Theory (2006), Deleuzism: A Metacommentary (2000), and Michel de Certeau (2000). He has also edited a dozen books and special issues of journals, as well as founding the journal of Deleuze Studies.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press UK; 2nd edition (18 January 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 528 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0198794797
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0198794790
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 19.56 x 12.95 x 3.05 cm
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    Ian Buchanan was born in the small country town of Mt Barker in the South West of Western Australia, but grew up in Perth. He completed his BA and PhD in English and Comparative Literature at Murdoch University. He has since then worked at universities in Perth, Hobart, Melbourne and Cardiff. His present position is Director of the Institute for Social Transformation Research at the University of Wollongong (Australia). He founded the journal Deleuze Studies and convened the first Deleuze Camp in 2007.

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  • Nick Johnson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Critical book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 November 2023
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    Depth of knowledge superb; good layout; easy to find needs
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Theory text
    Reviewed in India on 26 April 2024
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    An excellent critical theory text
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  • Hanan Al-Alawi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Oxford's A Dictionary of Critical Theory by Ian Buchanan
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    Oxford's A Dictionary of Critical Theory by Ian Buchanan explains key theoretical terms in a concise yet informative manner. It also renders an intelligent contextual overview of influential figures that changed the course of history. The dictionary is accessible to a myriad range of non-specialized readers as well as versed academics. Its direct and unpretentious language offers lucid explanations without over-simplifying complex theoretical concepts. The accuracy of dates and information provided within its entries makes the dictionary a reliable source.

    The comprehensiveness of the dictionary lies in its interdisciplinarity and multidisciplinarity. Its interdisciplinary aspect delineates theoretical terms that destabilize rigid lines between many academic disciplines such as literature, psychology, political science, economics, philosophy etc. It merges cross-cultural knowledge into a new comprehensible whole. The dictionary's multidisciplinary aspect draws from multiple disciplines (without blurring their boundaries) to redefine specific terms beyond normative thinking.

    The dictionary engages non-specialized readers by highlighting terms that are directly relevant to their subjective daily experiences. The term "McDonaldization," for example, helps them view the fast-food chain from a different perspective. Viewing a mundane act, which is buying food from McDonald's, from a sociological standpoint attracts non-specialized readers.

    The dictionary guides its readers to the original references that the terms are derived from. It also mentions coined terms in their source language next to the English- translated entries. Polylingual speakers will enjoy reading the original terms within parenthesis. The dictionary also provides a list of further readings after most entries. The fact that some of the further readings are web-linked magnifies the dictionary's appeal. The text is linked to the dictionary's webpage online to ease the process of finding relevant websites. Directions on how to use the websites through the main page are also provided.

    The layout of the dictionary is one of its merits. Its font, categorization of terms, overleaves, lists of further readings and web links are elements that attract readers. The overleaf is designed to offer a break from regular entries. Therefore, the equilibrium between the dictionary's organized form and rich content is extremely appealing to those interested in critical theory. I highly recommend Oxford's A Dictionary of Critical Theory to students and academics, as well as non-specialized readers who would like to obtain a comprehensive view of the world.
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  • Jazzrook
    5.0 out of 5 stars An exciting and accessible A-Z guide to critical theory.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 August 2015
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    This is an exciting, intellectually stimulating and comprehensive A-Z guide to critical theory.
    This updated and expanded 2nd edition(2018) has over 750 wide-ranging entries including biographies of major theorists such as Karl Marx, Max Weber, Friedrich Nietzsche, Jacques Derrida, Gilles Deleuze & Michel Foucault.
    Ian Buchanan's 'Dictionary of Critical Theory' explains complex ideas in an accessible and engaging way. It is highly recommended to humanities and social sciences students requiring knowledge of theory and also the general reader curious about an often abstruse and controversial field.
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  • Md Jaminur Hossain
    4.0 out of 5 stars very helpful
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    very helpful to the students as well as phd scholars...
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