McNally, RJ
Remembering Trauma
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674018020
- author:
- McNally, RJ
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harvard University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 15.6 x 2.7 x 23.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Psychology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Richard McNally's comprehensive analysis of how people remember traumatic experiences offers a nuanced understanding of this complex issue. By synthesizing clinical case reports and research literature, he provides significant insights into the nature of traumatic memories.
McNally's work challenges prevailing assumptions about the ability to repress or forget traumatic events, arguing that such experiences are indeed unforgettable. He also addresses the distinction between failure to recall traumas and amnesia, highlighting the evidence for repressed memories of trauma is surprisingly weak.
This magisterial work of scholarship provides a balanced and nonpartisan exploration of this contentious topic, making it an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to understand how people remember traumatic events.
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