The presentation of case material is often considered the single most important way in which the theory and practice of psychoanalysis is communicated. The essays in this book explore some of the advantages and shortcomings of this discursive form. Contributors include: Julia Ba…
"INTRODUCING guide to the history and theory of still controversial 'speaking cure'. The ideas of psychoanalysis have permeated Western culture. It is the dominant paradigm through which we understand our emotional lives, and Freud still finds himself an iconic figure. Yet despi…
INTRODUCING guide to the history and theory of still controversial 'speaking cure'.
How do psychoanalysts conceptualize the mind? Why was Sigmund Freud so interested in sex? How does analysis work? Introducing Psychoanalysis offers insights into the nature of psychoanalytic theory and original ways of describing therapeutic practice. In demystifying and explain…