Between the Capitalist and the Cop: The Path of Revolution in Blade Runner 2049

This essay argues that Blade Runner 2049 reveals the opposition that arises between the forces of capitalism and those of the police. This opposition occurs because capitalism both requires policing and finds its restrictions excessively burdensome. As a

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Lacanian Perspectives on Blade Runner 2049 Edited by

calum neill

The Palgrave Lacan Series

Series Editors Calum Neill Edinburgh Napier University Edinburgh, UK Derek Hook Duquesne University Pittsburgh, USA

Jacques Lacan is one of the most important and influential thinkers of the 20th century. The reach of this influence continues to grow as we settle into the 21st century, the resonance of Lacan’s thought arguably only beginning now to be properly felt, both in terms of its application to clinical matters and in its application to a range of human activities and interests. The Palgrave Lacan Series is a book series for the best new writing in the Lacanian field, giving voice to the leading writers of a new generation of Lacanian thought. The series will comprise original monographs and thematic, multi-authored collections. The books in the series will explore aspects of Lacan’s theory from new perspectives and with original insights. There will be books focused on particular areas of or issues in clinical work. There will be books focused on applying Lacanian theory to areas and issues beyond the clinic, to matters of society, politics, the arts and culture. Each book, whatever its particular concern, will work to expand our understanding of Lacan’s theory and its value in the 21st century.

More information about this series at http://www.palgrave.com/gp/series/15116

Calum Neill Editor

Lacanian Perspectives on Blade Runner 2049

Editor Calum Neill School of Applied Sciences Edinburgh Napier University Edinburgh, UK

The Palgrave Lacan Series ISBN 978-3-030-56753-8 ISBN 978-3-030-56754-5 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-56754-5

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