Contemporary Psychoanalysis in America

Description

Thirty of America's foremost psychoanalysts--leaders in defining the current pluralistic state of the profession--have each presented what they consider to be their most significant contribution to the field. No mere anthology, these are the key writings that underlie current discussions of psychoanalytic theory and technique. The chapters cover contemporary ideas of intersubjectivity, object relations theory, self psychology, relational psychoanalysis, hermeneutics, clinical technique, changing concepts of unconscious, empirical research, infant observation, gender and sexuality, and more. While the differences in point of view are profound, there is also a striking coherence on some core issues. Each of the contributions features an introduction by the volume editor and a note by the author explaining the rationale for its selection. The introduction by Peter Fonagy provides an overview and places each author in the context of contemporary psychoanalysis.

Subjects

Other Editions

• Psychoanalysis in the USA: leading analysts present their workAmerican Psychiatric Pub.2006-01-01
• Contemporary Psychoanalysis in AmericaHardcoverAmerican Psychiatric Publishing, Inc.2006-04-01
• Contemporary psychoanalysis in AmericaAmerican Psychiatric Pub.2006-01-01
• Contemporary Psychoanalysis in AmericaAmerican Psychiatric Association Publishing2008-01-01