Modern Psychoanalytic Bible: Object Relations and Self Psychology

Author: (USA) Clara
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: This book provides a summary and review of two important branches of psychoanalytic thought—Object Relations Theory and Self Psychology—aiming to present some themes, concepts, and controversies from individual theoretical models in as clear and accessible a manner as possible. The book explores theories from various theorists, whose ideas differ significantly from classical Freudian theory. The introduction to these two modern theories, Object Relations and Self Psychology, will enhance a deeper understanding and insight into human behavior. The chapters are interconnected and include comparisons between different theorists. Each chapter covers an introduction to the theory, key issues, theoretical models, case studies, as well as critiques and criticisms of the theory. This book serves as a valuable guide for psychoanalytic practitioners and sociologists, and it is an indispensable and easily digestible read for students of psychology and sociology, religious researchers, and others interested in psychoanalytic thought.