Deleuze and Guattari's 'Anti-Oedipus'

Anti-Oedipus is widely considered to be one of the most brilliant and influential philosophical works of the 20th century.

Challenging the twin orthodoxies of Lacanian psychoanalysis and Althusserian Marxism, "Anti-Oedipus" is an important, yet challenging piece of philosophical writing. This title is a suitable companion to one of the twentieth-century's most influential philosophical works. It also gives guidance on its philosophical and historical context.Gilles Deleuze and Flix Guattaris Anti-Oedipus is the first part of a two volume project entitled Capitalism and Schizophrenia. Challenging the twin orthodoxies of Lacanian psychoanalysis and Althusserian Marxism, Anti-Oedipus is an important and exciting, yet challenging piece of philosophical writing. Ian Buchanans Readers Guide to Anti-Oedipus is the ideal companion to one of the twentieth-centurys most influential philosophical works. It provides informed and accessible guidance on: Philosophical and historical context Key themes Reading the text Reception and influence Further reading