Sigmund Freud: The Basics

Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis, is explored in Janet Sayers' book, providing an accessible overview of his life and work. It includes stories of his famous patients, key ideas, and observations about depression, trauma, and the death instinct. The book covers psychoanalysis' applications to art, literature, film, anthropology, religion, sociology, gender politics, and racism and includes a glossary of key terms.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 222 pages
\n Publication date: 29 September 2020
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis and a pivotal figure in the history of psychology, is explored in depth in Janet Sayers' comprehensive work, Sigmund Freud: The Basics. This easy-to-read book provides a comprehensive overview of Freud's early life and work, beginning with his childhood. Sayers delves into the stories of Freud's most famous patients, including Dora, Little Hans, the Rat Man, Judge Schreber, and the Wolf Man, shedding light on their experiences and the insights they provided Freud. Through these accounts, readers gain a deeper understanding of Freud's key ideas, such as psychosexual development, the Oedipus complex, and psychoanalytic treatment. Sayers also explores Freud's later work, including his observations on depression, trauma, and the death instinct, as well as his influential 1923 theory of the id, ego, and superego. The book includes a glossary of key terms to enhance readers' understanding of Freud's terminology. Furthermore, Sayers showcases how psychoanalysis has been applied to various fields, such as art, literature, film, anthropology, religion, sociology, gender politics, and racism, providing valuable insights into its interdisciplinary applications. Whether you are a student interested in psychology or a general reader seeking to explore Freud's ideas, Sigmund Freud: The Basics is an invaluable resource that offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the life and ideas of this influential figure.

\n Weight: 266g\n
Dimension: 198 x 128 x 18 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367340124\n \n