Psychoanalytic Theory, Therapy, and the Self

Sep 21, 2024 1:34 PM

Author:Harry Guntrip

In this new volume, Dr. Guntrip concerns himself specifically with the concept of the self and the importance of its interpersonal and object relations. Through the work of Freud, Sullivan, Klein, Fairbairn, Winnicott and others, its psychoanalytic development, and its relevance and application to modern therapeutic methods today.

Reviews

Compelling and absorbing...Morris is concerned with the tension between our biology and our culture, as it is expressed in power, sex, status and war games

—— New York Times

Having startled, amused, and in some cases infuriated his fellow-men by his bestseller The Naked Ape, Desmond Morris now proceeds to contemplate Homo sapiens as he has transformed his environment. He has offended some people with entrenched views, but he has made millions wonder about themselves. Exceedingly well written, with never a dull moment

—— Observer

I defy you to stop reading it

—— Liverpool Daily Post

Gladwell deploys a wealth of fascinating data and information to illustrate his thesis ... Outliers challenges accepted wisdom

—— FT

Many come to claim the crown of Freakonomics ... this is a valid pretender to the throne

—— The Bookseller

A breezy yet extremely thoughtful and intelligent work

—— Miami Herald

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