As a whole, the papers serve to expand upon, and propose their own, psychoanalytic theory, they are supplemented by journal entries explaining the relationships between Guattari and many of his companions including Deleuze, Jacques Lacan, and Jean Oury.
In a broader sense, these papers provide an in-depth exploration of, and contribute to, psychoanalytic theory, while also offering insight into the relationships between Guattari and key figures from his social circle, including Deleuze, Lacan, and Oury.