Compact INTRODUCING guide on the debates surrounding psychoanalysis's most contested figure. Freud is universally recognised as a pivotal figure in modern culture. Yet the man and his work continually attract scandal, outrage and scientific suspicion. Was he a psychological genius or a peddler of humbug? Despite his atheism, did he invent a new religious cult? Is he to blame for disguising the prevalence of sexual abuse? Is there an Oedipus Complex? Was he a drug addict? A wittily illustrated glimpse behind the demonised myths to the heart of a red-hot debate.
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Compact INTRODUCING guide on the debates surrounding psychoanalysis's most contested figure.
Compact INTRODUCING guide on the debates surrounding psychoanalysis's most contested figure.

Product details

ISBN
9781848314115
Published
2012-09-06
Publisher
Icon Books
Weight
155 gr
Height
170 mm
Width
120 mm
Thickness
10 mm
Age
G, 01
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Number of pages
176

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Biographical note

Stephen Wilson is a practicing psychotherapist and Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Oscar Zarate is one of the UK's leading graphic artists. He has illustrated numerous Introducing titles. His graphic novel A Small Killing won the Will Eisner Prize.