Selected Contributions to Psychoanalysis

By John Rickman

Book Overview

Selected Contributions to Psychoanalysis is a book written by John Rickman, a British psychoanalyst and psychiatrist. The book is a collection of essays and papers that Rickman had written over the course of his career. The essays cover a range of topics related to psychoanalysis, including the theory of psychoanalysis, the role of the analyst, and the therapeutic process. The book is divided into three parts. The first part includes essays that explore the theoretical foundations of psychoanalysis, including the concepts of the unconscious, transference, and countertransference. The second part focuses on the role of the analyst in the therapeutic process, including the importance of empathy, the use of interpretation, and the management of the therapeutic relationship. The final part of the book includes essays that explore the application of psychoanalysis to specific clinical situations, such as the treatment of depression and anxiety.Overall, Selected Contributions to Psychoanalysis is a comprehensive and insightful collection of essays that provides a valuable insight into the work of a prominent psychoanalyst. The book will be of interest to anyone interested in the theory and practice of psychoanalysis, as well as those interested in the history of psychoanalysis.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258110105
• ISBN13: 9781258110109
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 412 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.0" x 10.0"