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Introducing the Clinical Work of Wilfred Bion

Introducing the Clinical Work of Wilfred Bion

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Introducing the Clinical Work of Wilfred Bion delves into the unique contributions of this renowned analyst, exploring his analytical and supervisorial work and developing of Kleinian theory. It examines how Bion's personal experiences shaped his work, his loyalty to Kleinian theory, and the impact of in-fighting within the psychoanalytic community. The book also highlights Bion's epistemological work and his seminars in Los Angeles and Buenos Aires. It concludes by suggesting a renewed interest in Bion's clinical seminars among analysts and scholars.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 178 pages
Publication date: 28 April 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


Wilfred Bion, a highly respected analyst, is explored in depth in Introducing the Clinical Work of Wilfred Bion. This book takes a unique approach by highlighting the distinctive contributions of Bion's analytical and supervisorial work, as well as his development of the Kleinian theory.

Beginning with his early years in India and his educational journey, the book delves into how Bion's personal experiences shaped his later work as an analyst. It examines how his unwavering allegiance to Kleinian theory, particularly in his exploration of psychosis, influenced his approach. Additionally, it explores the impact of the subsequent internal conflicts within the psychoanalytic community on Bion's work.

The book also takes a look at Bion's epistemological endeavors during his tenure as President of the British Psychoanalytical Society in the early 1960s, as well as his seminars held in Los Angeles and Buenos Aires. The conclusion of the book suggests that the recent publication of Clinical Seminars, which feature fresh clinical examples from Bion's analytic and supervisory work, holds the potential for a renewed wave of interest among analysts and scholars alike.

Furthermore, the book engages with the work of prominent contemporary specialists in Bion studies, including Ron Britton, Giuseppe Civitarese, James Grotstein, Robert Hinshelwood, Betty Joseph, John Steiner, and Rudi Vermote. As Bion's clinical work continues to resonate with contemporary psychoanalysts, this book serves as an essential resource for all analysts interested in Bion's work and its profound impact on contemporary psychoanalysis.


Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032428857

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