Abjection and Representation: An Exploration of Abjection in the Visual Arts, Film and Literature

Rina Arya

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Abstract

Abjection and Representation is a theoretical investigation of the concept of abjection as expounded by Julia Kristeva in Powers of Horror (1982) and its application in various fields including the visual arts, film and literature. It examines the complexity of the concept and its significance as a cultural category.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationLondon
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
Number of pages231
ISBN (Electronic)9780230389342
ISBN (Print)9780230389335, 9781349351114
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 11 Sep 2014
Externally publishedYes

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