540 results for 'Freud, Sigmund'

Sigmund Freud's ideas have had a profound impact on Western culture, shaping our everyday vocabulary and influencing the way we think about human nature. This collection of psychoanalytic concepts,...

Otto Rank's seminal work on dream interpretation, first published in 1910, is now available in English for the first time. This influential essay, "A Dream That Interprets Itself", showcases Rank's...

London's literary history is as rich and diverse as its streets. This unique guide reveals 111 stories about the city, from writers' lives to famous venues. Discover the first printed book in the...

This introduction to C. G. Jung's ideas provides an in-depth look at his life and work as a Swiss psychologist and psychoanalyst.The book explores Jung's early influences, his professional...

Discover the fascinating world of psychology with DK's The Little Book of Psychology. This comprehensive guide explores the human mind, covering cognitive and behavioural psychology, and delving into...

The psychology of projection and identification is explored in this comprehensive work. Based on the First Conference of the Sigmund Freud Center of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, it addresses...

George Makari's Revolution in Mind explores how Freudian Theory emerged as a cohesive body of ideas and gained widespread acceptance. Set against the backdrop of late-nineteenth-century European...

Strategies of Genius Volume III explores the cognitive strategies used by exceptional individuals to achieve healing, change and creativity. Robert Dilts delves into the minds of Sigmund Freud,...

A collection of literary interpretations that reimagines Sigmund Freud's theory of the uncanny in modern horror writing. This anthology brings together unique perspectives from acclaimed authors,...

The State of Disbelief: A Therapist's Story of Love, Death and MourningJuliet Rosenfeld's memoir is a powerful exploration of grief, mourning, and the human experience. When her husband dies just...

The Death Drive: A Contemporary Introduction by Rossella Valdrè explores the origins and implications of Sigmund Freud's radical psychoanalytic concept. This comprehensive analysis delves into the...

Christopher Caudwell's Studies and Further Studies in a Dying Culture is a collection of two volumes that offer insight into the Marxist critic's thoughts on culture, politics, and society. The first...

The Guru, the Bagman and the Sceptic A Story of Science, Sex and Psychoanalysis by Seamus O'MahonyThis witty biography tells the story of three influential figures in psychoanalysis: Ernest Jones,...

Arthur Schnitzler's Reigen is a landmark play that explores themes of desire and morality. Written in 1897, it was initially banned by censors due to its frank portrayal of human relationships...

A sweeping historical exploration of modern occultism, from astrology and alchemy to witchcraft and spiritual revolutions, is presented by Mitch Horowitz in this lively and intellectually serious...

Published in 1892, Degeneration is a seminal work by Max Nordau that explores the cultural and social landscape of its time. Nordau argues that the spirit of the era was marked by enervation,...

This comprehensive guide to psychotherapy covers the work of 50 influential theorists and their key theories. From Sigmund Freud to modern-day thinkers, this book provides an in-depth look at the...

Surf Shack: Laid-Back Living by the Water Indulge in the laid-back lifestyle of surfers around the world, as captured in vibrant photographs and beautifully designed homes. This book showcases unique...

Carl Gustav Jung explores the roots of spiritual unease in Modern Man in Search of a Soul, a thought-provoking examination of the human psyche. This comprehensive introduction to Jung's analytical...

The Seven-Per-Cent Solution: A previously unknown collaboration between Sigmund Freud and Sherlock Holmes, as recorded by Dr. John H. Watson. This book reveals the detective's true whereabouts during...

Olivia Laing's Everybody is a vital examination of the long struggle for bodily freedom, drawing on her own experiences and those of others to explore the complex forces that have shaped our...

A captivating collection of 101 unlikely encounters between pairs of historical figures. From Salvador Dali to Sigmund Freud, and Marilyn Monroe to Frank Lloyd Wright, these chance meetings and...

The Palace of the Prophets of Modernism In the early 20th century, the discovery of the palace of Knossos on Crete sparked a new era of artistic and intellectual innovation. British archaeologist...

Carl Jung's groundbreaking work in psychology has had a profound impact on our understanding of the human mind. This comprehensive summary of his life and theories is written by two esteemed...

Sharon Kivland's Abécédaire is the result of a year-long writing project, with new material added each week for five days. This unique approach reflects her interest in the concept of free...

This comprehensive collection of papers on depression brings together key works by leading figures in the field. Essential Papers on Depression covers a range of approaches to understanding and...

The Brain Lost Its Mind: Sex, Hysteria and the Riddle of Mental Illness In 1882, Jean-Martin Charcot revolutionized the treatment of mental illness by upgrading the facilities at his Paris clinic...

Edgar Allan Poe's masterful collection of short stories, Tales of Mystery and Imagination, presents a haunting exploration of the human psyche. Within its pages, the author delves into the darker...

Reading Room: A Year of Literary Curiosities by Ian Sansom This collection of 365 extracts from the British Library's collections offers a unique opportunity to explore a wide range of literary and...

A Nervous Splendor Vienna 1888-1889 by Frederic Morton In January 1889, at the height of the Viennese Carnival, Crown Prince Rudolf fired a revolver at his teenage mistress and then himself. This...

Alienation in Perversions by Masud Khan and Mohammed Masud Raza Khan explores the concept of perversion formation through clinical and theoretical insights. Building on the work of Sigmund Freud, who...

The Violet Hour: Great Writers at the End Katie Roiphe's extraordinary book is filled with intimate and surprising revelations about five great thinkers, writers and artists as they come to terms...

Robert Wilson's theatre is renowned for its innovative and thought-provoking productions. Stefan Brecht's book provides in-depth analysis of some of Wilson's earliest groundbreaking works, including...

Christopher Nolan's films are known for their complex narratives and thought-provoking themes. However, beneath their commercial success lies a darker sensibility that questions the nature of reality...

Philosophers on Art from Kant to the Postmodernists A Critical Reader brings together twenty-five texts on art written by twenty philosophers. These essays cover a range of topics, including...

Jacques Lacan was a pivotal figure in psychoanalysis, building upon Sigmund Freud's work to refine insights through linguistics. His ideas have been both praised and misunderstood, with some critics...

Sigmund Freud's final months in England are marked by the arrival of a mysterious stranger. As his health declines, the visitor returns to share a strange and compelling story that has been passed...

The Psychoanalytic Movement: A Critical Examination This book explores how the language of psychoanalysis became the dominant way in which middle-class individuals in industrialized societies express...

Capitalism and the Death Drive by Byung-Chul Han explores the destructive forces at the heart of modern capitalist systems. The author argues that capitalism's relentless pursuit of growth has become...

Sight by Jessie Greengrass is a stunning debut novel that explores the complexities of motherhood and childhood. The story follows an unnamed narrator as she recounts her journey to becoming a...

Carl Gustav Jung's Modern Man in Search of a Soul is a foundational work in the field of psychology, offering a comprehensive introduction to his thought and theories. This book explores a range of...

The Psychoanalysis of Organizations explores how psychoanalytic theory can be applied to understand and improve group and organizational behavior. First published in 1978, this book offers a...

First published in 1969, Logic of Sense is a seminal work by Gilles Deleuze that prefigures his later writing style and methods. This influential philosophical treatise is divided into 34 'series'...

Carl G. Jung's theories about archetypes and the collective unconscious revolutionized analytical psychology, diverging from Sigmund Freud's approach. These concepts also appeared in myth and...

The Monster Theory Reader by Jeffrey Andrew Weinstock explores the concept of monsters across various disciplines and time periods. From ancient mythological creatures to modern-day cyborgs, this...

Salvador Dalí, 1904-1989 The Paintings presents the entire painted oeuvre of this highly prolific artist. After many years of research, Robert Descharnes and Gilles Néret finally located all the...

Carl Jung: An Introduction to the World of Carl Jung Carl Jung's work bridged the gap between Western psychology and the mystical world, offering a unique perspective on the human psyche. His...

The Sandman Annotated Edition: A Haunting Tale of Childhood Fears. In this classic novella, E.T.A. Hoffmann weaves a dark and atmospheric tale of childhood fears and the supernatural. Nathanael's...

The Psychology Book Big Ideas Simply Explained Discover the fascinating world of psychology, where our minds and bodies work together in complex ways. This comprehensive guide explores the big ideas...

The sleeping wood had wakened. Her pearl teeth crashed against his with the sound of cymbals and her warm, fragrant breath blew around him like an Italian gale. Dolls, mannequins, humanoid toys and...

This groundbreaking guide to creativity reveals the patterns that drive the creative process through the lives of seven extraordinary individuals. Howard Gardner's work challenges traditional notions...

Dangerous Lunatics: Trauma, Criminality and Forensic Psychotherapy explores how our approach to rehabilitating violent offenders has evolved over time. From the more primitive, punitive models of the...

Roman Polanski's Repulsion (1965) is a gripping and visually inventive film that explores the themes of paranoia, self-destructive alienation, and the sinister potency of inanimate objects. This...

Isaiah Berlin A Life by Michael Ignatieff is a magisterial biography that delves into the life and thought of one of the 20th century's most influential thinkers. Through exclusive interviews with...

The Analytic Encounter: Transference, Countertransference and Human Relationship by Mario Jacoby This book explores the complex relationships between therapist and patient, analyst and analysand, and...

Immanuel Velikovsky's Mankind in Amnesia is a profound exploration of humanity's collective psyche. As a psychologist and psychoanalytical therapist, Velikovsky delves into the foundations of various...

Dear Institute... Candid Commentaries from Candidates in Psychoanalytic Training by Himanshu Agrawal is a collection of personal reflections from 40 psychoanalysts-in-training, sharing their...

Vienna falls to the Germans without a shot being fired in March 1938. A young journalist named Rod Troy covers the event for the English press, while his younger brother joins the police force as a...

The Waltz of Reason: The Entanglement of Mathematics and Philosophy by Karl Sigmund In ancient Athens, a sign above Plato's Academy proclaimed: "Let no one ignorant of geometry enter here." This sign...

Large-group psychology is increasingly relevant in today's society. Following recent events and trends, Dr Vamik Volkan explores the reasons behind the growing divisions and tensions between groups...

The science of psychoanalysis has had a profound impact on our understanding of human behavior and motivation. Over 100 years after Sigmund Freud's groundbreaking work, The Interpretation of Dreams,...

A Degree in a Book: Psychology Everything You Need to Know to Master the Subject - In One Book! This comprehensive guide to psychology is packed with beautiful full-color diagrams and illustrations,...

God's Funeral: A Biography of Faith and Doubt in Western Civilization by A. N. Wilson is a thought-provoking exploration of the decline of faith in Western civilization during the 19th century. As...

Wolf Messing: The True Story of Russia's Greatest Psychic Tatiana Lungin presents a revealing biography and personal memoir of Wolf Messing, one of the greatest psychic performers of the twentieth...

The Plague: Living Death In Our Times by Jacqueline Rose In recent years, we have witnessed unprecedented global crises that have tested our collective humanity. Amidst the devastating loss and...

A powerful collection of quotations by writers and leaders on the pain of losing a pet and overcoming grief. The bond between humans and animals is profound and often life-changing, as Sigmund Freud...

Rethinking Existentialism by Jonathan Webber offers an original interpretation of existentialism as the ethical theory that human freedom is the foundation of all other values. In this...

The Age of Insight: A Revolutionary Quest to Understand the Unconscious in Art, Mind, and Brain. In 1900, Vienna was at the forefront of cultural and intellectual innovation. Here, scientists,...

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe: A Life of Enquiry and Creativity This new critical biography offers a comprehensive picture of German novelist, playwright, and poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. It...

Psychonauts: Drugs and the Making of the Modern Mind by Mike Jay is a fascinating exploration of the scientists and thinkers who used drugs to uncover the secrets of the mind. From Sigmund Freud's...

By 2016, xenophobia had become an unstoppable force worldwide. Psychiatrist and historian George Makari embarked on a quest to uncover its origins, only to discover a series of previously untold...

Carl Jung: A Life of Self-Discovery and Spiritual Exploration This biography chronicles the life of Carl Jung, a 20th-century thinker who revolutionized psychology with his exploration of dreams,...

After being pronounced dead following a tragic accident, Richard Sigmund was miraculously revived eight hours later. During his time in a state between life and death, he experienced the beauty and...

Charlotte Salomon and the Theatre of Memory by Griselda Pollock is a groundbreaking art-historical study that sheds new light on the remarkable modernist artwork, Life? or Theatre?. Created between...

The Freudian Moment by Christopher BollasA new foreword by Andre Green highlights Bollas' radical challenge to contemporary psychoanalysis, arguing that it realizes a phylogenetic preconception that...

Life and Death in Psychoanalysis by Jean Laplanche is a thought-provoking inquiry into the complexities of Freud's work. The author argues that Freud's texts present two mutually exclusive conceptual...

The Freudian Slip: Psychoanalysis and Textual Criticism by Sebastiano TimpanaroThis book offers a sustained critique of psychoanalysis, challenging its foundational notion of the slip. Sebastiano...

The Psychopathology of Everyday LifeThis book explores the psychological basis for everyday mistakes, such as forgetting names and words, and the misuse of language. Freud uses anecdotes and examples...

Schottenfreude: a unique dictionary that explores the quirks of life through the German language. Ben Schott's creation offers a fascinating insight into the idiosyncrasies of human experience, with...

Archive Fever: A Freudian Impression by Jacques Derrida In this thought-provoking work, Jacques Derrida explores the complex relationship between remembrance, religion, time, and technology. Derrida...

Annie Freud's Hiddensee represents a profound exploration of ambition and its necessity. This ambitious work delves into various art forms, taboos, illness, desire, and languages to understand the...

Hysteria Today explores the complex and contested history of hysteria as a medical diagnosis. From its earliest mentions in medical texts to its continued presence in contemporary clinical practice,...

Asexuality and Freudian-Lacanian Psychoanalysis: Towards a Theory of an Enigma explores the concept of asexuality as a libidinally-founded desire for no sexual desire, a notion previously absent from...

The Joy of Pain: Schadenfreude and the Dark Side of Human Nature by Richard H. Smith Schadenfreude, the pleasure we take in someone else's misfortune, is a common phenomenon that permeates our...

The Calculus of Selfishness by Karl Sigmund explores how cooperation emerges among individuals driven by self-interest. Social dilemmas often arise when cooperative motivations are subverted, and...

Obsessional Neurosis: Lacanian Perspectives by Astrid Gessert explores the complexities of obsession, moving beyond common clichés to examine its underlying structure and clinical implications. This...

Treating Autism Today: Lacanian PerspectivesA collection of international psychoanalytic practitioners critiques mainstream models of autism, examining the conceptual and ideological underpinnings of...

Freud's groundbreaking work on dreams provides a unique window into the unconscious mind. In "On Dreams", he presents his theories in a clear and accessible way, making it easier for readers to...

Mass Psychology explores the notion of 'mass-psychology', a concept that would prove remarkably prescient in the years to come. This collection reveals Freud at his most radically pessimistic, yet...

Schadenfreude: Why We Feel Better When Bad Things Happen to Other People by Tiffany Watt Smith is a humorous and insightful exploration of life's ultimate guilty pleasure. Historian of emotions...

R.D. Hinshelwood explores the nature and validity of psychoanalysis in his book Research on the Couch. Freud regarded his clinical material as research data, but modern debates question whether...

Explore the inner workings of Lacanian analysis through real-life accounts from those who have undergone it. This book presents short, compelling vignettes that reveal the complexities and nuances of...

Buber's work played a significant role in shaping third force psychology. His approach to psychotherapy was distinct from that of Freud, who relied on an analyst's expertise and detached relationship...

Anna Freud's Selected Writings offers a comprehensive overview of her groundbreaking work in child analysis and development. This collection includes extracts from her influential book, The Ego and...

What Does It Mean to Make Love? explores how our choice of gender is influenced by unconscious forces, revealing a complex interplay between attraction and conflict. Gérard Pommier examines the role...

Freud's groundbreaking exploration of dreams reveals a universal conflict between conscious and unconscious impulses.Through his investigation into the phenomenon of dreaming, Freud discovered new...

Freud's seminal paper explores the tension between individual happiness and the demands of civilised society. He examines the arguments for and against the idea that living in a civilised group...

Freud's theory of humour is a rich and comprehensive exploration of the mechanisms behind jokes and their role in our lives. He argues that jokes allow us to express repressed thoughts and feelings,...

The Ego and the Mechanisms of Defence by Anna Freud is a seminal work in psychoanalytic psychology. First published in German in 1936, it has become a foundational text in ego psychology, offering...

Set in Austria during a time of growing darkness, this novel tells the story of ordinary lives forever changed by the forces of war. It is a poignant exploration of wisdom, compassion and courage in...