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Enjoy Your Symptom!

Jacques Lacan in Hollywood and Out
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Enjoy Your Symptom! by Slavoj Žižek explores the intersection of film, psychoanalysis, and everyday life. Using his distinctive blend of philosophy, social theory, and Lacanian psychoanalysis, Žižek reveals how Hollywood movies can illuminate psychoanalytic concepts and how psychoanalysis can deepen our understanding of cinema.
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This book will appeal to readers interested in film theory, psychoanalysis, and contemporary philosophy, especially those who appreciate an entertaining and provocative approach.

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Slavoj Zizek, dubbed by the Village Voice "the giant of Ljubljana", is back with a new edition of his seriously entertaining book on film, psychoanalysis (and life).

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Slavoj Žižek, dubbed by the Village Voice "the giant of Ljubljana", returns with a new edition of his seriously entertaining book on film, psychoanalysis, and life. His inimitable blend of philosophical and social theory, Lacanian analysis, and outrageous humour demonstrates how Hollywood movies can explain psychoanalysis—and vice versa.

In Enjoy Your Symptom!, Žižek explores the intersection of cinema and psychoanalytic theory with his signature style, making complex theories accessible and engaging. This book illustrates the interplay of film and psychoanalysis in a way that is both educational and enjoyable.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780415928120

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 March 2001

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 460g

Pages: 250

About the Author

Slavoj Zizek is Research Fellow at the University of Ljubljana. He teaches and lectures frequently in the United States. Among his many books are Looking Awry and The Ticklish Subject.

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