Freud: A Very Short IntroductionSigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis, developed a totally new way of looking at human nature. Only now, with the hindsight of the half-century since his death, can we assess his true legacy to current thought. As an experienced psychiatrist himself, Anthony Storr offers a lucid and objective look at Freud's major theories, evaluating whether they have stood the test of time, and in the process examines Freud himself in light of his own ideas. An excellent introduction to Freud's work, this book will appeal to all those broadly curious about psychoanalysis, psychology, and sociology. About the Series: Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundreds of key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam. |
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Contents
1 Life and character | 1 |
2 From trauma to phantasy | 17 |
3 Exploring the past | 29 |
4 Free association dreams and transference | 40 |
5 Ego superego and id | 57 |
6 Aggression depression and paranoia | 69 |
7 Jokes and The PsychoPathology of Everyday Life | 82 |
8 Art and literature | 91 |
9 Culture and religion | 105 |
10 Freud as therapist | 117 |
11 Psychoanalysis today | 132 |
12 The appeal of psychoanalysis | 142 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Freud: A Very Short Introduction Volume 45 of Very Short Introductions |
| Author | Anthony Storr |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint |
| Publisher | OUP Oxford, 2001 |
| ISBN | 0192854550, 9780192854551 |
| Length | 167 pages |
| Subjects | › › Psychology / History Psychology / Movements / Psychoanalysis Self-Help / Personal Growth / General |
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