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4.0 out of 5 stars I disagree
I have to disagree with the previous review. This book, published in 1968 is still enjoyable and relevant today. Mr. Rycroft cross references his terms so well that what begins as a quick look-up becomes a delving into a variety of theoretical constructs. I own Mr. LaPlanche's book as well, and it is a good dictionary as well, but don't miss out on having this in your...
Published on April 21, 2008 by Mary P. Duguid

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1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your time
There's a reason why this book is out of print.
It is missing huge key concepts and even defines words completely wrong.
I was impressed with Penguin's Dictionary of Critical Theory so I thought I'd take the chance on this one.
Save your time and money for a LaPlanche Dictionary of Psychoanalysis.
Published on December 6, 2007 by K. Kaneko


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4.0 out of 5 stars I disagree, April 21, 2008
I have to disagree with the previous review. This book, published in 1968 is still enjoyable and relevant today. Mr. Rycroft cross references his terms so well that what begins as a quick look-up becomes a delving into a variety of theoretical constructs. I own Mr. LaPlanche's book as well, and it is a good dictionary as well, but don't miss out on having this in your library. Its good. (Fours stars only for its age)
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1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your time, December 6, 2007
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There's a reason why this book is out of print.
It is missing huge key concepts and even defines words completely wrong.
I was impressed with Penguin's Dictionary of Critical Theory so I thought I'd take the chance on this one.
Save your time and money for a LaPlanche Dictionary of Psychoanalysis.
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A Critical Dictionary of Psychoanalysis, Second Edition (Penguin Reference Books)
A Critical Dictionary of Psychoanalysis, Second Edition (Penguin Reference Books) by Charles Rycroft (Mass Market Paperback - November 1, 1995)
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