Introduction to Psychoanalysis: Contemporary Theory and Practice Contributor(s): Bateman, Anthony W. (Author), Holmes, Jeremy (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415107393 ISBN-13: 9780415107396 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $54.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 1995 Annotation: The psychoanalytic movement has expanded and diversified in many directions over its one hundred year history. "An Introduction to Psychoanalysis" examines the contributions made by the various schools of thought, explaining the similarities and differences between contemporary Freudian, Kleinian, Object Relations, Interpersonal, Self Psychology and Lacanian analysis. The authors address crucial questions about the role of psychoanalysis in psychiatry and look ahead to the future. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Movements - Psychoanalysis - Psychology | Mental Health |
Dewey: 616.891 |
LCCN: 95007617 |
Physical Information: 0.93" H x 5.64" W x 8.68" (0.85 lbs) 304 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The need for a concise, comprehensive guide to the main principles and practice of psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy has become pressing as the psychoanalytic movement has expanded and diversified. An introductory text suitable for a wide range of courses, this lively, widely referenced account presents the core features of contemporary psychoanalytic theory and practice in an easily assimilated, but thought-provoking manner. Illustrated throughout with clinical examples, it provides an up-to-date source of reference for a wider range of mental health professionals as well as those training in psychoanalysis, psychotherapy or counselling. |