Sigmund Freud

Informationen zum Autor Pamela Thurschwell Klappentext The work of Sigmund Freud has penetrated almost every area of literary theory and cultural studies, as well as contemporary culture. Pamela Thurschwell explains and contextualises psychoanalytic theory and its meaning for modern thinking. This updated second edition explores developments and responses to Freud's work, including:tracing contexts and developments of Freud's work over the course of his careerexploring paradoxes and contradictions in his writingfocusing on psychoanalysis as an interpretative strategy, paying special attention to its impact on literary and cultural theoryexamining the recent backlash against Freud and arguing for the continued relevance of psychoanalysis.Encouraging and preparing readers to approach Freud's original texts, this guide ensures that readers of all levels will find Freud accessible, challenging and of continued relevance. Zusammenfassung The work of Sigmund Freud has penetrated almost every area of literary theory and cultural studies, as well as contemporary culture. Encouraging and preparing readers to approach Freud’s original texts, this guide ensures that readers of all levels will find Freud accessible, challenging and of continued relevance. Inhaltsverzeichnis Why Freud? Life and Contexts. Early Theories – Psychoanalysis: An Autobiographical Theory? Key Ideas 1. Interpretation 2. Sexuality 3. Case Histories 4. Freud's Maps of the Mind 5. Society and Religion After Freud: Effects and Conflicts

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• Authors: Pamela Thurschwell, Pamela (University of Sussex Thurschwell, Thurschwell Pamela
• Assisted by: Robert Eaglestone (Editor), Robert Eaglestone (Editor of the series)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.04.2009
• EAN: 9780415473699
• ISBN: 978-0-415-47369-9
• No. of pages: 164
• Series: Routledge Critical Thinkers; Routledge Critical Thinkers
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Psychoanalysis; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works; History, Cultural Studies, LITERARY CRITICISM / General, LITERARY CRITICISM / Semiotics & Theory, Psychotherapy, Humanities, Psychoanalytical and Freudian psychology, Literary theory, Psychoanalytical theory (Freudian psychology)