Electra Vs Oedipus: The Drama of the Mother-Daughter Relationship

by Iki Freud and Hendrika C. Freud

Book Overview

Electra vs Oedipus explores the deeply complex and often turbulent relationship between mothers and daughters. In contrast to Sigmund Freud's conviction that the father is the central figure, the book puts forward the notion that women are in fact far more (pre)occupied with their mother.

Drawing on the author's extensive clinical experience, the book provides numerous case studies which shed light on women's emotional development. Topics...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415547970
• ISBN13: 9780415547970
• Release Date: August 2010
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.1"