RE-Inventing the Symptom: Essays on the Final Lacan

Largely revolving around the 1975-76 Le sinthome, seven essays explore the relatively obscure late work of Jacques Lacan. Presented by Thurston (languages and literature, Robinson College, Cambridge, UK), the essays explore the work from a variety of perspectives, discussing such topics as Lacan's linguistic encounter with James Joyce, his critique of Derrida, his treatment of sexual difference, and his self-critique of earlier writings. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR