An Introductory Dictionary of Lacanian Psychoanalysis

An Introductory Dictionary of Lacanian Psychoanalysis
Author: Dylan Evans
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2006-06-19
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1134780125

Jacques Lacan's thinking revolutionised the theory and practice of psychoanalysis and had a major impact in fields as diverse as film studies, literary criticism, feminist theory and philosophy. Yet his writings are notorious for their complexity and idiosyncratic style. Emphasising the clinical basis of Lacan's work, An Introductory Dictionary of Lacanian Psychoanalysis is an ideal companion to his ideas for readers in every discipline where his influence is felt. The Dictionary features: * over 200 entries, explaining Lacan's own terminology and his use of common psychoanalytic expressions * details of the historical and institutional context of Lacan's work * reference to the origins of major concepts in the work of Freud, Saussure, Hegel and other key thinkers * a chronology of Lacan's life and works.

Introducing Communication Theory

Introducing Communication Theory
Author: Richard L. West
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004
Genre: Communication
ISBN: 9780767430340

This work introduces communication to students who may have little background in communication theory. It aims to help students understand the pervasiveness of theory in their lives, to demystify the theoretical process, and to help students become more systematic in their thinking about theory.

The Illio

The Illio
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 536
Release: 1911
Genre: College yearbooks
ISBN:

The History of the English Puppet Theatre

The History of the English Puppet Theatre
Author: George Speaight
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1990
Genre: Puppet theater
ISBN: 9780809316069

A welcome reissue, revised and updated, of the classic work on the English puppet theatre, this detailed and lavishly illustrated book, first published in 1955, shows why puppet theatre in England developed along different lines from that on the Continent, and brings the story up to the television age. In 1938, at the age of 24, George Speaight left his job as a bookseller and went to work as a farmhand at Pigotts, the family settlement of Eric Gill and his group of artist-craftsworkers in Buckinghamshire. While there, Speaight decided to write a history of Punch and Judy. The project grew, and during the Second World War he spent his nights working in the Auxiliary Fire Service and his days at the British Museum Reading Room researching Punch and puppets. This book is the result of all his research.

Veterans at Risk

Veterans at Risk
Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 448
Release: 1993-02-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 030904832X

Recently, World War II veterans have come forward to claim compensation for health effects they say were caused by their participation in chemical warfare experiments. In response, the Veterans Administration asked the Institute of Medicine to study the issue. Based on a literature review and personal testimony from more than 250 affected veterans, this new volume discusses in detail the development and chemistry of mustard agents and Lewisite followed by interesting and informative discussions about these substances and their possible connection to a range of health problems, from cancer to reproductive disorders. The volume also offers an often chilling historical examination of the use of volunteers in chemical warfare experiments by the U.S. militaryâ€"what the then-young soldiers were told prior to the experiments, how they were "encouraged" to remain in the program, and how they were treated afterward. This comprehensive and controversial book will be of importance to policymakers and legislators, military and civilian planners, officials at the Department of Veterans Affairs, military historians, and researchers.

An Introduction to Communication

An Introduction to Communication
Author: Lynn H. Turner
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 325
Release: 2018-10-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 110715104X

This concise book presents theory and teaches skills allowing students from all academic backgrounds to understand the communication field.

Sick Building Syndrome

Sick Building Syndrome
Author: Sabah A. Abdul-Wahab
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 634
Release: 2011-05-03
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3642179193

This volume throws light on the Sick Building Syndrome in Libraries and other public buildings, and the extent to which it is influenced by the internal environment of libraries. One of the signs of this disease is that the person suffers from a set of symptoms closely related to his/her presence in the building, without the identification of any clear causes, and his/her relief of these symptoms when he/she are out of the building. Hence, the book sheds on the extent to which the interior environment impacts upon the health of the people, and the extent to which this is reflected in their performance. The book can be used for teaching, research, and professional reference. It concludes with the recommendation that is essential to observe environmental dimensions when designing library and public buildings, taking into consideration the expected impact of SBS in library and public buildings on people. The significance of the book derives from the fact that it is the first of its kind to examine the issue of the interior environment and SBS of library and public building worldwide.