1st Edition

Psychology and Freudian Theory An Introduction

By Paul Kline Copyright 1984
184 Pages
by Routledge

184 Pages
by Routledge

184 Pages
by Routledge

This is a clear and accessible introduction to Freudian theory and its status in modern psychology. Paul Kline examines the evidence for and against psychoanalytic theories and shows that, far from being out of date, they can be supported by modern psychological research. He writes for the student and the non-specialist, drawing on numerous, often lighthearted, examples taken from real life and... Read more
The Nature of Psychoanalysis. An Outline of Psychoanalytic Theory. Point Counterpoint: Some Objections to Freudian Theory and Some Solutions. Psychoanalytic Theories of Child Development. Oedipus and Castration Complexes. Dreaming. The Nature of the Unconscious. Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy. The Implications of the Theory. Conclusions and Postscript. References. Name Index. Subject Index.

Biography

Paul Kline