Freudian Slips by Joel Levy

Freudian Slips by Joel Levy

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Freudian Slips presents the essential facts and findings of the subject of psychology in an accessible and enjoyable way, leaving no slip or phallic symbol unexamined. From psychoanalysis to behaviour therapy, the book charts a path through the subject's controversial history, and encounters the work of all the big names in the field.

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Freudian Slips by Joel Levy

Freudian Slips presents the essential facts and findings of psychology in an accessible and thoroughly enjoyable way, leaving no Freudian slip or phallic symbol unexamined. From Bobo dolls to invisible gorillas, Clever Hans to Little Albert, the halo effect to the Stockholm syndrome, the book charts a path through the subject's controversial history and along its most intriguing diversions. Discover how Pavlov made a dog neurotic and electroconvulsive therapy turned a man bisexual, why schizophrenics can tickle themselves and the US military developed a pigeon-guided missile. Learn what it really means to dream you are flying and exactly why Freud smoked that cigar. Freudian Slips covers all the most important and interesting bits of psychology.
Lively and informative.. a fascinating read The Good Book Guide
Joel Levy is a journalist and author specializing in science and history. He has written over a dozen books including: Scientific Feuds, Lost Histories, Poison: A Social History and Why? (Michael O'Mara Books, 2012).
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ISBN 13 9781782430087
ISBN 10 1782430083
Title Freudian Slips
Author Joel Levy
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
Year published 2013-09-19
Number of pages 224
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