Freud: A Very Short Introduction [Paperback]

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.

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2. Life and character
3. Exploring the past
4. Free association, dreams, and transference
5. Ego, super-ego, and id
6. Aggression, depression, and paranoia
7. Jokes and The Psycho-Pathology of Everyday Life
8. Art and literature
9. Culture and religion
10. Freud as therapist
11. Psycho-analysis today
12. The appeal of psycho-analysis
Further reading
Index

Invaluable to the novice approaching Freud's works for the first time....As an evaluation of Freud's theory, Storr's book is concise and up-to-date....An important addition to any library collection. --Choice