Object Relations and Self Psychology: An Introduction - Softcover

St. Clair, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 053436280X ISBN 13: 9780534362805

Verlag: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc, 1999

Inhaltsangabe

Overviews and assess two important streams of psychoanalytic thought, object relations theory and self psychology, and examines the ideas and therapeutic approaches of eight major theorists in the field, including Melanie Klein, Edith Jacobson, and Heinz Kohut. Chapters are consistently organized t

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"This text is to be commended for its translation of the often obtuse writing of the original object relations theorists into clear and engaging summaries. There is just enough detail for students to grasp the major elements of the theory and yet not so much detail as to overwhelm the student with unnecessary nuances."

Reseña del editor

This unique book makes object relations and self psychology accessible to readers not familiar with recent psychoanalytical literature. The theories presented illuminate areas of childhood experiences such as ''relational'' problems and narcissistic and borderline personality disorders. Readers will find clinical insights about object relations and self psychology. The issues, ideas, and controversies of these models of the person are clearly presented and readable.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1999
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 053436280X
• ISBN 13: 9780534362805
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 239
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: Nicht verfügbar