Lacanian Subject

This book presents the radically new theory of subjectivity found in the work of Jacques Lacan. Lucidly guiding readers through the labyrinth of Lacanian theory unpacking such central notions as the Other, object a, the unconscious as structured like a language, alienation and separation, the paternal metaphor, jouissance, and sexual difference Bruce Fink demonstrates in-depth knowledge of Lacan's theoretical and clinical work. Presenting Lacan's theory in the context of his clinical preoccupations, Fink provides the most balanced, sophisticated, and penetrating view of Lacan's work to date invaluable to the initiated and uninitiated alike. The Lacanian Subject not only provides an excellent introduction into the fundamental coordinates of Jacques Lacan's conceptual network; it also proposes original solutions to (or at least clarifications of) some of the crucial dilemmas left open by Lacan's work. Slavoj titek, Journal for Psychoanalysis of Culture and Society Fink provides the first clear, comprehensive, systematic account of Lacan's work in English. The influence of this book is certain to be immense on theorists and therapists alike as it provides the fully articulated foundations for a Lacanian pedagogy, and makes generally available a radically new understanding of the analyst's role. A magnificent piece of intellectual synthesis, an imposing and original contribution to psychoanalytic thought. Richard Klein, Cornell UniversityFink, Bruce is the author of 'Lacanian Subject' with ISBN 9780691037608 and ISBN 0691037604.