Julia Kristeva extends the definition of revolt beyond politics per se.
May '68 in France expressed a fundamental version of freedom- not freedom to succeed, but freedom to revolt. Political revolutions ultimately betray revolt because they cease to question themselves. Revolt, as I understand it-psychic revolt, analytic revolt, artistic revolt-refers to a permanent state of questioning, of transformations, an endless probing of appearances. In this book, Julia Kristeva extends the definition of revolt beyond politics per se. Kristeva sees revolt as a state of permanent questioning and transformation, of change that characterizes psychic life and, in the best cases, art. For her, revolt is not simply about rejection and destruction-it is a necessary process of renewal and regeneration.
By:
Julia Kristeva (Université Paris Diderot) Foreword by:
Philippe Petit Edited by:
Sylvère Lotringer (Foreign Agents editor) Translated by:
Brian O'Keeffe Imprint: Semiotext(e) Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 178mm,
Width: 114mm,
Spine: 6mm
Weight: 136g ISBN:9781584350156 ISBN 10: 1584350156 Series:Semiotext(e) / Foreign Agents Pages: 139 Publication Date:03 May 2002 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
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A / AS level
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Further / Higher Education
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
