Lying on the Postcolonial Couch
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THE THESIS
This book investigates the complex interplay between psychoanalytic theory and the postcolonial experience, particularly as it manifests in the cultural and psychological landscapes of India and its diaspora.
THE SCOPE MAP
- An exploration of how psychoanalytic concepts can illuminate the psychological effects of colonialism.
- Analysis of literary and cultural texts through a postcolonial and psychoanalytic lens.
- Examination of identity formation, trauma, and subjectivity in postcolonial contexts.
- Discussion of the limitations and possibilities of applying Western psychoanalytic frameworks to non-Western cultures.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
The book is recognized for its rigorous interdisciplinary approach, bridging literary criticism, cultural studies, and psychoanalysis. It is noted for its insightful application of psychoanalytic theory to understand the enduring impacts of colonial history on individual and collective psyches. The work is considered a significant contribution to postcolonial studies and critical theory.
Page Count:
308
Publication Date:
2001-01-01
ISBN-10:
0816633657
Politics
Non-Fiction
Psychology
Literary theory
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