Knowledge in a Nutshell: Sigmund Freud

Knowledge in a Nutshell: Sigmund Freud by Alan Porter

This accessible and entertaining guide introduces Sigmund Freud's life and ideas, from dream analysis to the superego.

Sigmund Freud's theories on the unconscious revolutionized the way we approach human behavior. This essential introduction explores his theories and the implications they had for understanding an array of psychological issues, including trauma, repressed memory, childhood development and more.

It also explores Freud's life as a scientist - the conflicts and controversies he faced when proposing his new ideas to his contemporaries - and the ways in which his theories have influenced psychology today.

Sections include:
* Freud's early life
* Psychoanalysis
* Free association
* The unconscious
* Interpreting dreams
* The Oedipus complex
* Case histories
* Modern evaluations of Freud

Images and diagrams are included, as well as bullet pointed summaries at the end of each chapter to pick out key concepts.

Perfect for students on anyone wanting to get to grip with Freud's ideas, this book is the perfect introduction to the great psychoanalyst and his ground-breaking concepts.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The critically-acclaimed Knowledge in a Nutshell series provides accessible and engaging introductions to wide-ranging topics, written by experts in their fields.

Alan Porter is a senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Westminster. He is passionate about education and is determined to bring the theories of psychology to a wider audience, both through his teaching and his writing.

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ISBN 13	9781789505641
ISBN 10	178950564X
Title	Knowledge in a Nutshell: Sigmund Freud
Author	Alan Porter
Series	Knowledge In A Nutshell
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Arcturus Editions
Year published	2020-01-01
Number of pages	240
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