Deleuze and the Political by Paul Patton

Deleuze and the Political by Paul Patton

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Summary

This book provides not only the first full-length overview of Deleuze's relation to political thought, but also an accessible and fascinating introduction to some of the key themes in the work of this major thinker.

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Deleuze and the Political by Paul Patton

With clarity, precision and economy, Paul Patton synthesizes the full range of Deleuze's work. He interweaves with great dexterity motifs that extend from his early works, such as Nietzsche and Philosophy, to the more recent What is Philosophy? and his key works such as Anti-Oedipus and Difference and Repetition. Throughout, Deleuze and the Political demonstrates Deleuze's relevance to theoretical and practical concerns in a number of disciplines including philosophy, political theory, sociology, history, and cultural studies. Paul Patton also presents an outstandingly clear treatment of fundamental concepts in Deleuze's work, such as difference, power, desire, multiplicities, nomadism and the war machine and sets out the importance of Deleuze to poststructuralist political thought. It will be essential reading for anyone studying Deleuze and students of philosophy, politics, sociology, literature and cultural studies.

'An impressive achievementPaul Patton provides a meticulous account of the French philosopher and some time collaborator of Michel Foucault and Felix Guattari, Gilles Deleuze. This book will be essential reading for anyone interested in Deleuze.' - Australian Journal of Political Science

Paul Patton is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Sydney, Australia.
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ISBN 13 9780415100649
ISBN 10 041510064X
Title Deleuze and the Political
Author Paul Patton
Series Thinking The Political
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 2000-05-25
Number of pages 176
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.