Forrester, John
Freud and Psychoanalysis: Six Introductory Lectures
- ISBN 13:
- 9781509558124
- author:
- Forrester, John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Polity Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 21.8 x 13.9 x 1.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Psychology, Movements,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
John Forrester's six introductory lectures on Freud and psychoanalysis bring clarity to the evolution of Freud's thinking and the nature of his discoveries. Delivered to students at Cambridge, these lectures explore Freud's biography, the scientific moment, and the radical subject matter of psychoanalysis, including sex, dreams, desire, and the unconscious. Forrester examines both the growth of the psychoanalytic movement and its cultural impact, tracing its influence from Vienna to London, Paris, New York, and Hollywood. This slim book offers a concise introduction to a field that shaped the twentieth century, inviting curious readers into a way of thinking that continues to be relevant today. By exploring Freud's work in context, Forrester sheds light on both the clinical practice and the cultural significance of psychoanalysis, making this a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the subject.
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