Introductory Lectures on Lacan
Part of The Centre for Freudian Analysis and Research Library series - more in this series
Book Details
- Publisher : Routledge
- Published : September 2014
- Cover : Paperback
- Pages : 128
- Category :
Lacanian Psychoanalysis - Catalogue No : 35067
- ISBN 13 : 9781782201083
- ISBN 10 : 1782201084
Also by Astrid Gessert
Obsessional Neurosis: Lacanian Perspectives
Price £28.99
Free UK Delivery over £25
Lacan developed his theory and practice of psychoanalysis on the basis of Freud’s original work. In his “return to Freud” he not only elaborated and revised some of Freud’s innovative ideas, but turned to important questions and problems in Freud’s theory that had remained obscure and unresolved, and provided a new way of articulating these issues and their implication for psychoanalytic theory and practice.
This book offers a selection of chapters about some of the fundamental concepts of psychoanalysis. The authors aim to explore the trajectory of the development of these concepts from their original basis in Freud's work to their elaboration by Lacan.
The book will be of interest to readers from different backgrounds, including the clinical and academic field, social and cultural studies and the arts, for whom psychoanalytic ideas may be a relatively new field to explore, or who are looking for new perspectives to develop their ideas about psychoanalysis.
About the Editor(s)
Astrid Gessert is a practising psychoanalyst and a member of the Centre for Freudian Analysis and Research (CFAR) and of The College of Psychoanalysts - UK (CP-UK). She is a regular contributor to the CFAR public lecture and training programme and lectures and facilitates seminars at other psychoanalytic organisations.
Customer Reviews
Our customers have given this title an average rating of 4 out of 5 from 1 review(s), add your own review for this title.
Lucian Hudson, Tavistock Institute Human Relations on 26/07/2026 06:09:57
(4 out of 5)
This selection is deceptively easy to miss, but I would highly recommend it for those interested and intrigued by Lacanian thinking and practice. Tightly and crisply edited by Astrid Gessert, who provided an insightful chapter of her own on hysteria and obsession, the book gives a very useful overview of key themes in Lacan.
From a personal and professional perspective, it reminded me of my experience being a participant in the late 1990s of CFAR’s introductory programme. At the time ideas formed in my mind that looking back have proved illuminating and influential. I have read much by and on Lacan, and use his insights to inform my work.
I also remember Astrid’s pivotal role in holding the group and gently facilitating and guiding us. That ease of manner, combined with a deep understanding of her field, shines through this book.
You may also like
