“Jacques Lacan, Past and Present: A Dialogue” by Alain Badiou and Elisabeth Roudinesco is a trade paperback textbook published by Columbia University Press in 2014. This book delves into the subject areas of psychology and philosophy, specifically focusing on movements such as psychoanalysis, deconstruction, and post-structuralism. With 112 pages, this dialogue offers insights into the work and ideas of Jacques Lacan, providing a valuable resource for those interested in exploring the complexities of the human psyche and contemporary thought.