Ian Buchanan, Deleuze and Guattari's "Anti-oedipus": A Reader's Guide
Continuum Publishing
Gilles Deleuze and Felix Guattari's "Anti-Oedipus" is the first part of a two volume project entitled "Capitalism and Schizophrenia". Challenging the twin orthodoxies of Lacanian psychoanalysis and Althusserian Marxism, "Anti-Oedipus" is an important and exciting, yet challenging piece of philosophical writing. Ian Buchanan's "Reader's Guide to Anti-Oedipus" is the ideal companion to one of the twentieth-century's most influential philosophical works. It provides informed and accessible guidance on: Philosophical and historical context; Key themes; Reading the text; Reception and influence; and, Further reading."Continuum Reader's Guides" are clear, concise and accessible introductions to key texts in literature and philosophy. Each book explores the themes, context, criticism and influence of key works, providing a practical introduction to close reading, guiding students towards a thorough understanding of the text. They provide an essential, up-to-date resource, ideal for undergraduate students.
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