Freud: A Very Short Introduction

Sigmund Freud Revolutionized The Way We Think About Ourselves. From Its Beginnings As A Theory Of Neurosis, Freud Developed Psychoanalysis Into A General Psychology Which Became Widely Accepted As The Predominant Mode Of Discussing Personality And Interpersonal Relationships. The Author Goes One Step Further And Investigates The Status Of Freud's Legacy Today And The Disputes That Surround It.--from Publisher Description. Life And Character -- From Trauma To Phantasy -- Exploring The Past -- Free Association, Dreams, And Transference -- Ego, Super-ego, And Id -- Aggression, Depression, And Paranoia -- Jokes And The Psycho-pathology Of Everyday Life -- Art And Literature -- Culture And Religion -- Freud As Therapist -- Psychoanalysis Today -- The Appeal Of Psychoanalysis. Anthony Storr. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 157-160) And Index.