Jacques Lacan: The Death of an Intellectual Hero

The book is in hardcover format with a dust jacket that exhibits noticeable wear, including edge tears and discoloration. The binding remains intact, ensuring the book's structural integrity. There are no inscriptions or library markings, and it is not signed by the author.

"Jacques Lacan: The Death of an Intellectual Hero" by Stuart Schneiderman, published by Harvard University Press in 1983, offers an insightful exploration of the life and impact of Jacques Lacan, a towering figure in psychoanalysis. This hardcover edition, printed in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and London, England, presents a comprehensive biography that delves into Lacan's intellectual contributions and the controversies surrounding him. Schneiderman provides a critical examination of Lacan's influence on 20th-century psychoanalysis and French intellectual life. This edition is particularly valuable for scholars and enthusiasts of psychoanalysis and intellectual history. The book is in hardcover format and includes a dust jacket that shows signs of wear, with edge tears and some discoloration, reflecting its age and usage.