A Brief Introduction to Psychoanalytic Theory - Stephen Frosh

Psychoanalytic theory remains hugely influential to our understanding of the mind and human behaviour. It provides a rich source of ideas for therapeutic practice while offering dramatic insights for the study of culture and society, with applications that extend across film, literature and politics. Taking you step-by-step through Freud’s original ideas and their evolution, this book explores the birth of psychoanalysis and provides a clear account of fundamental psychoanalytic concepts. New to this edition:· A new chapter on class, gender and race· Expanded sections on neuropsychoanalysis, relational theory and trauma· Updated throughout to offer a succinct exploration of the history, development and current standing of psychoanalysisWritten by a highly respected authority in the field, this updated edition is essential reading for trainees in counselling and psychotherapy, as well as for students across the arts, humanities and social sciences. A Brief Introduction to Psychoanalytic Theory is also available in audiobook format from audiobook retailers.
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