Caldwell, Lesley
Reading Winnicott
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415415958
- author:
- Caldwell, Lesley
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 24.2 x 17.4 x 2.2 cm
- Genre:
- Psychoanalytical theory (Freudian psychology)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Donald Winnicott's seminal work brings together a selection of papers that explore his groundbreaking theories on human development and psychoanalysis. This collection provides insight into Winnicott's approach to understanding the complex relationships between mothers, babies, children, and families. Winnicott's ideas span a range of topics, including the role of infantile sexuality, aggression and destructiveness, illusion and transitional phenomena, and the practice of psychoanalysis for adults and children. With individual introductions summarising the key features of each paper, this book offers a comprehensive overview of Winnicott's work and its connections to Freudian theory. Reading Winnicott is an essential resource for anyone looking to understand Winnicott's theories and their impact on psychoanalysis and mental health.