Routledge Handbook of Psychoanalytic Political Theory

<p>The emerging field of ‘psychoanalytic political theory’ has now reached a stage in its development and rapid evolution that deserves to be registered systematically defined and critically evaluated. This <em>Handbook</em> provides the first reference volume which showcases the current state of psychoanalytic political theory maps the genealogy of its development identifies its conceptual and methodological resources and highlights its analytical innovations as well as its critical promise. The <em>Handbook</em> consists of 35 chapters offering original comprehensive and critical reviews of this field of study. The chapters are divided into five thematic sections: </p><ul> <li> <strong>Figures</strong> discusses the work of major psychoanalytic theorists who have influenced considerably the development of psychoanalytic political theory. </li> <li> <strong>Traditions</strong> genealogically recounts and critically reassesses the many attempts throughout the 20th century of experimenting with the articulation between psychoanalysis and political theory in a consistent way.</li> <li> <strong>Concepts</strong> asks what are the concepts that psychoanalysis offers for appropriation by political theory.</li> <li> <strong>Themes</strong> presents concrete examples of the ways in which psychoanalytic political theory can be productively applied in the analysis of racism gender nationalism consumerism etc. </li> <li> <strong>Challenges/Controversies</strong> captures the ways in which psychoanalytic political theory can lead the way towards theoretical and analytical innovation in many disciplinary fields dealing with cutting-edge issues.</li> </ul><p>The <em>Routledge Handbook of Psychoanalytic Political Theory</em> will serve as scholarly reference volume for all students and researchers studying political theory psychoanalysis and the history of ideas.</p>