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What to read from the vast output of Sigmund Freud has long been a puzzle. Freudian thought permeates virtually every aspect of twentieth-century life; to understand Freud is to explore not only his scientific papers--on the psycho-sexual theory of human development, his theory... Read Full Overview

The first single-volume work to capture Freud's ideas as scientist, humanist, physician, and philosopher.

The first single-volume work to capture Freud's ideas as scientist, humanist, physician, and philosopher.

Freudian thought permeates virtually every aspect of 20th century life. To understand Freud is to explore not only his scientific papers but also his vivid writings on art, literature, politics, religion and culture.