Fear, Punishment Anxiety and the Wolfenden Report

Dr. Berg made a comprehensive survey of the Wolfenden Report on homosexuality and illustrated his comments with extracts from case material. He believes the report may be considered reactionary and a good lesson in the futility of trying to unravel and assess psychological phenomena without first removing the obstacles to understanding their meaning. The author deals with the subject in his usual forthright, witty, and persuasive style, and the book should be welcomed by all who seek to understand this controversial topic.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 122 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Originally published in 1959, the blurb read: 'Dr Berg has made a comprehensive survey of the Wolfenden Report in regard to homosexuality and illustrated his comments with extracts from case material. He points out that whereas public opinion has so far lagged behind the Committees main recommendation, scientifically far from being an advance, the report may be considered lamentably reactionary. He says; Perhaps this report is a good lesson in the futility of trying to unravel and assess psychological phenomena without first removing the obstacles to understanding their meaning. The author deals with the subject in his usual forthright, witty, and persuasive style, which is easily enjoyed by psychiatrists and laymen alike, and the book should be welcomed by all who seek to understand this controversial topic.

Later chapters include a discussion of the wider implications of punishment and a new theory of the fundamental nature of Anxiety and Fear. Today, it can be read and enjoyed in its historical context.

This book is a re-issue originally published in 1959. The language used is a reflection of its era, and no offense is meant by the Publishers to any reader by this re-publication.

Weight: 230g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032172460