Twin Enigma - An Exploration of Our Enduring Fascination With Twins

The book offers a unique in-depth understanding of the twin relationship, and the way in which twin development is affected by our attitudes to twins and our enduring fascination with them. It explores our historical fascination with this subject and the origins of this excitement.

List of contents

Introduction , The twin in ourselves: intra-twin dynamics , Twins together: inter-twin dynamics , Twins apart , Twins in society , Twins around the world: mythology, beliefs, and cultural practices , Twins and doubles in literature , Concluding Comments

About the author

Vivienne Lewin is a psychoanalytic psychotherapist. She trained at the London Centre for Psychotherapy (now the British Psychotherapy Foundation) and was a Training Therapist and Supervisor. She is a Fellow of the British Psychotherapy Foundation. She has retired from clinical practice, but continues to write and offers some clinical services - assessments, supervision, and consultations for twins and parents of twins.

Summary

The book offers a unique in-depth understanding of the twin relationship, and the way in which twin development is affected by our attitudes to twins and our enduring fascination with them. It explores our historical fascination with this subject and the origins of this excitement.

Product details

• Authors: Vivienne Lewin, Lewin Vivienne
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.07.2019
• EAN: 9780367104115
• ISBN: 978-0-367-10411-5
• No. of pages: 202
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Psychoanalysis; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works; PSYCHOLOGY / General, Psychology, Child & developmental psychology, Child, developmental and lifespan psychology, Child and Adolescent Studies