Sandor Ferenczi: A Contemporary Introduction

This book provides an up-to-date introduction and critical study of Sándor Ferenczi, one of the most important psychoanalysts of all time. It explores his life, discovery of psychoanalysis, theoretical and clinical innovations, political and social commitment, repression, and influence on subsequent generations. It offers new insights into his ideas, legacy, contemporary readings, and institutions that continue his path.

Format: Hardback
Length: 138 pages
Publication date: 11 February 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Sándor Ferenczi, one of the most influential psychoanalysts of all time, is the subject of this comprehensive and critical exploration. The book delves into Ferenczi's personal life, his groundbreaking contributions to psychoanalysis, his close relationship with Freud, his innovative theoretical and clinical ideas, his unwavering political and social commitment to democratizing psychoanalysis, and the enduring relevance of his thought and perspective for the future. Additionally, it addresses Ferenczi's repression in the history of psychoanalysis and his profound influence on subsequent generations of psychoanalysts. Throughout the book, readers are provided with a wealth of historical milestones and concepts, offering fresh insights into Ferenczi's fundamental ideas, such as his trauma theory, technical innovations, and developments regarding the end of analysis. Furthermore, the book offers an informed viewpoint on Ferenczi's legacy, contemporary readings of his work, and the institutions and associations that continue to follow the path paved by the "Lenfant Terrible" of psychoanalysis.

This book is a valuable resource for both novice readers who are seeking an introduction to Ferenczi's work and experienced psychoanalysts, clinicians, and scholars who have a deeper understanding of his contributions. By exploring Ferenczi's life, theories, and impact, the book provides a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of one of the most influential psychoanalysts of the 20th century.

Weight: 413g
Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367426750