Esman, Aaron H.
Essential Papers on Transference (Essential Papers in Psychoanalysis)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780814721773
- author:
- Esman, Aaron H.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- New York University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1990
- Pages:
- 546
- Genre:
- Psychoanalysis & psychoanalytical theory
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Transference: A Psychoanalytic Phenomenon
This collection presents central papers on transference, a fundamental concept in psychoanalysis. Transference refers to the phenomenon of adults repeating patterns of relationship, fantasy, and conflict from their childhood with their analyst.
The book offers a comprehensive overview of transference, including its theoretical validity, clinical applications, and ongoing debates among psychoanalysts. It covers various perspectives on transference, including neo-Freudian, Kohutian, and Lacanian viewpoints, providing a nuanced understanding of this complex concept.