Modern Psychoanalytic "Bible" - Object Relations and Self Psychology (Psychology Series)

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 of different theorists, whose theories differ significantly from classical Freudian theory. The introduction to these two modern theories, Object Relations and Self Psychology, will promote a deeper understanding and insight into human behavior. The chapters are interconnected and compare different theorists. Each chapter includes an introduction to the theory, key issues, theoretical models, case studies, and a critique and review of the theory. This book serves as a valuable guide for psychoanalytic practitioners and sociologists, as well as an accessible and understandable read for students of psychology and sociology, religious researchers, and others interested in psychoanalytic thought.