Edited by Samo Tomšič and Andreja Zevnik, it is pretty obvious that this book is a product of the Slovenian school that, under the leadership and influence of Slavoj Žižek, has revolutionized Lacan studies during the past couple of decades. I have also previously read Tomšič's [b:The Capitalist Unconscious: Marx and Lacan|25355620|The Capitalist Unconscious Marx and Lacan|Samo Tomšič|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1444689782s/25355620.jpg|45097599], and was suitably impressed.

With this collection, I was once again impressed. All the big names from the Slovenian school are represented here, and they do not fail to deliver. Indeed, Mladen Dolar's essay - which convincingly argues that Lacan's theory is already post- or anti-Oedipal - and Alenka Zupančič's article on politics and sexuality were the obvious highlights from this book.

It is always difficult, with so many different authors, but maintain a level of quality and consistency in a large collection such as this, but Tomšič and Zevnik have gathered here a wonderful and insightful sets of essays that shows off the very best from the current crop of Lacan scholars. ( )