Lacan

An Audio Guide

By: Lionel Bailly

Narrated by: Deidre Rubenstein

Jacques Lacan was one of the most important psychoanalysts ever to have lived. Building upon the work of Sigmund Freud, he sought to refine Freudian insights with the use of linguistics and mathematics, arguing that "the structure of unconscious is like a language." He is widely misunderstood and often unfairly dismissed as impenetrable. In this clear, wide-ranging primer, Lionel Bailly demonstrates how Lacan’s ideas are still vitally relevant to contemporary issues of mental health treatment. Including coverage of developments in Lacanian psychoanalysis since his death, this is the perfect introduction to the great modern theorist.

©2009 Lionel Bailly (P)2012 Bolinda Publishing

Critic reviews

Well-written, carefully structured and broadly accessible. The author offers lucid explanations of key Lacanian concepts, without over-simplifying or having recourse to 'Lacan-light’." (Dany Nobus – Chair of Psychology and Psychoanalysis, Brunel University and author of Jaques Lacan and the Freudian Practice of Psychoanalysis)

"Simply the clearest explanation of Lacan anywhere. The author succeeds where almost everyone else has failed. Highly readable and entertaining." (Peter Fonagy – Freud Memorial Professor of Psychoanalysis, UCL and Chief Executive at the Anna Freud Centre, London)

Clear and concise

explains Lacan very complex theory in simple terms, and from the concrete psycanalitical practice point of view, providing plenty of applied examples

Very good overview of Lacan’s work

This book is a great introduction to Lacan and his theory. Lacan is an especially complicated thinker and this book is a help guide to his theory. The focus of this book is his contributions clinical psychoanalysis and focus less on his contributions to philosophy.

Very niche but very good

This is a beautiful purchase for anyone looking for an entry point into Lacan. Highly recommended. #Mindbending #Psychoanalysis #Tagsgiving #Sweepstakes

Great and clear intro to Lacanian theory

I have learned a lot with this very clear and well walkthrough on Lacan and his theory!

interesting and useful

very interesting and useful intro to Lacan. Recommended to those taking Anthropology and psychoanalysis .