This work introduces core psychoanalytic concepts. It shows both the concept's place in the field as well as its more general cultural usage. It can be read cover to cover to provide an overview of the therapeutic and cultural uses of central terms. Concepts include repression and projection.
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This work introduces core psychoanalytic concepts. It shows both the concept's place in the field as well as its more general cultural usage. It can be read cover to cover to provide an overview of the therapeutic and cultural uses of central terms. Concepts include repression and projection.
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Over 100 years since its origins, psychoanalysis continues to be a key source of insights across the humanities and social sciences. Being well-versed in psychoanalytic concepts is a crucial element in cultural literacy today. Key Concepts in Psychoanalysis accessibly introduces the core psychoanalytic concepts. In contrast to existing dictionaries, the volume does not simply offer cursory definitions, and it is not overly entrenched in a particular psychoanalytic tradition. Providing short, reader-friendly descriptions of each concept, Key Concepts in Psychoanalysis shows both its place in the field as well its more general cultural usage. It is not simply a reference book, but can be read cover to cover to provide an overview of the therapeutic and cultural uses of central terms. Concepts are introduced in ways which make them truly available to a non-expert readership and to beginning students. Examples of concepts introduced include: unconscious, repression, projection, Oedipus complex, interpretation, resistance, and transference.
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“"Offers superb coverage of the key concepts in psychoanalysis." - Anthony Elliott, author ofPsychoanalytic Theory: An Introduction”
"Offers superb coverage of the key concepts in psychoanalysis." -Anthony Elliott,author of Psychoanalytic Theory: An Introduction
About the Author
Stephen Frosh is Professor of Psychology and Director of the Centre for Psychosocial Studies, Birkbeck College, University of London. He is the author of several books, including The Politics of Psychoanalysis, 2nd edition, also available from New York University Press.
Over 100 years since its origins, psychoanalysis continues to be a key source of insights across the humanities and social sciences. Being well-versed in psychoanalytic concepts is a crucial element in cultural literacy today. Key Concepts in Psychoanalysis accessibly introduces the core psychoanalytic concepts. In contrast to existing dictionaries, the volume does not simply offer cursory definitions, and it is not overly entrenched in a particular psychoanalytic tradition. Providing short, reader-friendly descriptions of each concept, Key Concepts in Psychoanalysis shows both its place in the field as well its more general cultural usage. It is not simply a reference book, but can be read cover to cover to provide an overview of the therapeutic and cultural uses of central terms. Concepts are introduced in ways which make them truly available to a non-expert readership and to beginning students. Examples of concepts introduced include: unconscious, repression, projection, Oedipus complex, interpretation, resistance, and transference.
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