Christopher Bollas: A Contemporary Introduction

Steven Jaron's book provides a fresh perspective on Christopher Bollas' clinical thinking by examining the central concept of the unthought known in terms of unconscious communication in the primary environment and reworking Oedipal configurations. It offers a valuable insight into Bollas' work for beginning and seasoned analysts, suggesting ways to use it in the consulting room and civic life.

Format: Hardback
Length: 132 pages
Publication date: 12 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book offers a thorough and accessible exploration of the groundbreaking clinical thinking of Christopher Bollas. By comparing his writings to those of notable analysts such as Milner, Bion, Winnicott, Lacan, and Green, Steven Jaron delves into the central concept of the unthought known in terms of unconscious communication within the primary environment. Through vivid narratives of character analyses of various adult patients, at times challenging traditional psychoanalytic frameworks, Jaron presents a fresh perspective on Bollas, emphasizing the significance of considering not only the patient's self-experience but also the psychoanalyst's. This significant study will be of immense value to both novice and experienced analysts, providing valuable insights for integrating Bollas' work into the consulting room and navigating the challenges of contemporary civic life.

Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367819552