1st Edition
A Critical History of Psychotherapy, Volume 1 From Ancient Origins to the Mid 20th Century
264 Pages
by
Routledge
236 Pages
by
Routledge
236 Pages
by
Routledge
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This unique book offers a comprehensive overview of the history of psychotherapy. The first of two volumes, it traces the roots of psychotherapy in ancient times, through the influence of Freud and Jung up to the events following World War II.
The book shows how the history of psychotherapy has evolved over time through different branches and examines the offshoots as they develop. Each part... Read more
Editorial note
Chap. 1 Mental health care from antiquity to modern times
Chap. 2 From Hypnotism to Psychotherapy
Chap. 3 The twentieth century and the rooting of psychotherapy
Chap. 4 Depth psychology between the World Wars
Chap. 5 New Approaches to Psychotherapy Before and After World War II
Index
Biography
Renato Foschi is Professor of History of Psychology and History of Science at the Sapienza University of Rome, Italy.
Marco Innamorati is Professor of Dynamic and Developmental Psychology and History and Philosophy of Scientific Concepts at the University of Rome, "Tor Vergata", Italy.
