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A Dictionary of Critical Theory Paperback – 29 July 2010

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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. It covers the whole range of critical theory, including the Frankfurt school, cultural materialism, cultural studies, gender studies, film studies, literary theory, hermeneutics, historical materialism, internet studies, and sociopolitical critical theory. Entries clearly explain even the most complex of theoretical discourses, such as Marxism, psychoanalysis, structuralism, deconstruction, and postmodernism. There are biographies of important figures in the field, with feature entries for those who have heavily influenced areas of the discipline, e.g. Deleuze.Entries are fully cross-referenced and contain further reading where appropriate. To provide extra information this edition features an appendix of recommended web links, which are accessible via the Dictionary of Critical Theory companion website, where they are also checked regularly and kept up to date.Covering all aspects of the subject from globalization and race studies, to queer theory and feminism, this multidisciplinary A-Z is essential for students of literary and cultural studies and is useful for anyone studying a humanity subject requiring a knowledge of theory.
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    0199532915
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0199532919
  3. Edition
    1st
  4. Publisher
    Oxford University Press UK
  5. Publication date
    29 July 2010
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    12.7 x 3.18 x 19.05 cm
  8. Print length
    512 pages
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Professor Ian Buchanan is Chair of Critical and Cultural Theory at Cardiff University. He is the author of A Reader's Guide to Deleuze and Guattari (2007), 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.

About the Author

Professor Ian Buchanan is Chair of Critical and Cultural Theory at Cardiff University. He is the author of A Reader's Guide to Deleuze and Guattari (2007), 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; 1st edition (29 July 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 512 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0199532915
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0199532919
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.7 x 3.18 x 19.05 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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Depth of knowledge superb; good layout; easy to find needs
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Pranava Dave
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This is a very wonderful dictionary for anyone interested in literary theory. I want to give it to my students but unfotunately one can buy only six copies of it on amazone. Booksellers say it is out of stock. So buy it as early as possible. I highly recommend it.
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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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very helpful to the students as well as phd scholars...
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Jazzrook
5.0 out of 5 stars An exciting and accessible A-Z guide to critical theory.
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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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