Changing Conceptions of Psychoanalysis - The Legacy of Merton M. Gill

Summary

This outstanding memorial volume records and reassesses the contributions of Merton M. Gill (1914-1994), a principal architect of psychoanalytic theory and a principled exemplar of the modern psychoanalytic sensibility throughout the second half of the 20th century. Critical evaluations of Gill's place in psychoanalysis and a series of personal and professional reminiscences are joined to substantive reengagement of central controversies in which Gill played a key part. These controversies revolve around the "natural science" versus "hermeneutic" orientation in psychoanalysis (Holt, Eagle, Friedman); the status of psychoanalysis as a one-person and/or two-person psychology (Jacobs, Silverman); pyschoanalysis versus psychotherapy (Wallerstein, Migone, Gedo); and the meaning and use of transference (Kernberg, Wolitzky, Cooper).

Product details

• Authors: Doris K. Silverman, Doris K. Wolitzky Silverman
• Assisted by: Doris K. Silverman (Editor), Silverman Doris K. (Editor), David L. Wolitzky (Editor), Wolitzky David L. (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 21.08.2017
• EAN: 9781138462328
• ISBN: 978-1-138-46232-8
• No. of pages: 326
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / General, Abnormal psychology, Psychoanalytical and Freudian psychology, Psychoanalytical theory (Freudian psychology), PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / Psychoanalysis