Freud: A Very Short Introduction

by Storr, Anthony

• ISBN13: 9780192854551
• ISBN10: 0192854550
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-06-28
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis, developed a totally new way of looking at human nature. Only now, with the hindsight of the half-century since his death, can we assess his true legacy to current thought. As an experienced psychiatrist himself, Anthony Storr offers a lucid and objective look at Freud's major theories, evaluating whether they have stood the test of time, and in the process examines Freud himself in light of his own ideas. An excellent introduction to Freud's work, this book will appeal to all those broadly curious about psychoanalysis, psychology, and sociology.

Author Biography

Anthony Storr is Emeritus Fellow of Green College.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	vi
List of illustrations	vii
Life and character	1	(16)
From trauma to phantasy	17	(12)
Exploring the past	29	(11)
Free association, dreams, and transference	40	(17)
Ego, super-ego, and id	57	(12)
Aggression, depression, and paranoia	69	(13)
Jokes and The Psycho-Pathology of Everyday Life	82	(9)
Art and literature	91	(14)
Culture and religion	105	(12)
Freud as therapist	117	(15)
Psychoanalysis today	132	(10)
The appeal of psychoanalysis	142	(15)
Further reading	157	(4)
Index	161