The Ultimate Dictionary of Critical Theory

Your Comprehensive and Up-to-Date Guide to Critical Theory

Containing over 1500 in-depth entries, this is the most wide-ranging and up-to-date dictionary of critical theory available. This authoritative guide covers the entire spectrum of critical theory, including but not limited to:

Frankfurt School: Explore the roots and impacts of the Frankfurt School’s philosophy.
Cultural Materialism and Cultural Studies: Understand the intersection of culture and material conditions.
Gender Studies and Film Studies: Dive into critical examinations of gender and film.
Literary Theory and Hermeneutics: Delve into the interpretation and analysis of texts.
Historical Materialism and Socio-Political Critical Theory: Unpack the relationship between history, society, and politics.

Detailed Entries on Complex Discourses

Entries in this dictionary clearly explain complex theoretical discourses such as:

Marxism: Explore the foundational principles and contemporary applications.
Psychoanalysis: Understand the insights of Freudian and post-Freudian analysis.
Structuralism: Learn about the structure of languages, cultures, and societies.
Deconstruction: Analyze the methods and implications of deconstruction.
Postmodernism: Grasp the characteristics and criticisms of postmodernist thought.
Diaspora, Race, and Postcolonial Theory: Including key authors such as C. L. R. James and Paul Gilroy.
Queer and Sexuality Studies: Featuring notable figures such as Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick.
New Entries: Such as hyperobject and transgender, reflecting current scholarly discussions.

Biographies of Influential Figures

This dictionary includes biographies of hundreds of significant figures in the field, with feature entries for those who have profoundly influenced areas of the discipline, such as Jacques Derrida and Gilles Deleuze.

Challenging Quizzes

To help you better absorb new knowledge, our website includes challenging quizzes on various topics within critical theory. Test your understanding and retention of complex concepts with interactive and engaging quizzes designed to enhance your learning experience.

Cross-Referenced and Further Reading

Entries are fully cross-referenced and many contain suggestions for further reading, enhancing your research and understanding.

Multidisciplinary A-Z Coverage

Covering all aspects of critical theory from globalization and race studies, to queer theory and feminism, this multidisciplinary A-Z guide is essential for students in the humanities and social sciences.

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