Books by Ian Patrick

Serves as a critique of the institutions and presuppositions that underlie the study of 'psychopathology'. This book is useful for students and practitioners who are working to understand mental health and distress. It analyzes the notion of 'psychopathology' as a conventional term in psychology through the language which holds it in place.

This text explores the place of psychoanalysis and its language in 20th-century culture. It systematically reviews key psychoanalytic theories and explores their significance to modern life. The analysis incorporates the work of key figures ranging from Freud to Zizek.