A Prophetic Analyst: Erich Fromm's Contributions to Psychoanalysis (The Library of Object Relations)
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| Rating | : | 4.16 (766 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1568216211 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 480 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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This book succinctly summarizes Fromm's main contributions to psychoanalysis, assessing their strengths and weaknesses and considering their utility in light of contemporary developments in psychoanalysis and related fields. It shows the vitality and relevance of Fromm's ideas for today's clinical and social problems.. Before Erich Fromm there was 'one-person psychology.' Then, through a respectful, ambitious, but uncompromising revision of Freudian theory, Fromm helped lead us to our current relational perspective that considers the complexities of a 'two-person' interpersonal, contextual view of human functioning and t
Despite his international prominence as a social theorist and cultural critic, Erich Fromm's enormous influence on the development of psychoanalytic theory and practice over the past several decades has operated behind the scenes. Maccoby and Cortina have gathered an impressive and articulate array of articles and scholars who help us to understand Fromm anew, and who gave him his rightful place as a forerunner of modern relational theory. A Prophetic Analyst is recommended for scholars and questioning clinicians alike. (David E. Their own chapter integrates this vision and introduces the novice to this important body of work. Fromm the prophet, Fromm the Theorist, Fromm the provocateur, and Fromm the teacher that co
"An important work to further our understanding of Fromm" according to A Customer. Mauricio Cortina and Michael Maccoby give us a rare gift in A PROPHETIC ANALYST: ERICH FROMM'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO PSYCHOANALYSIS, by editing the work of eighteen contributors presented at the Erich Fromm International Symposium held in Washington, D.C. in March 199An important work to further our understanding of Fromm A Customer Mauricio Cortina and Michael Maccoby give us a rare gift in A PROPHETIC ANALYST: ERICH FROMM'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO PSYCHOANALYSIS, by editing the work of eighteen contributors presented at the Erich Fromm International Symposium held in Washington, D.C. in March 1994. Erich Fromm was read by millions and was highly influencial in the 1940s and 50s, but fell into neglect in his later years, in spite of the fact that some of his important work, SOCIAL CHARACTER IN A MEXICAN VILLAGE (co-authored with Micheal Maccoby) and THE ANATOMY OF HUMAN DESTRUCTIVENESS was published in the 1970s. Erich Fromm greatl. . Erich Fromm was read by millions and was highly influencial in the 19An important work to further our understanding of Fromm A Customer Mauricio Cortina and Michael Maccoby give us a rare gift in A PROPHETIC ANALYST: ERICH FROMM'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO PSYCHOANALYSIS, by editing the work of eighteen contributors presented at the Erich Fromm International Symposium held in Washington, D.C. in March 1994. Erich Fromm was read by millions and was highly influencial in the 1940s and 50s, but fell into neglect in his later years, in spite of the fact that some of his important work, SOCIAL CHARACTER IN A MEXICAN VILLAGE (co-authored with Micheal Maccoby) and THE ANATOMY OF HUMAN DESTRUCTIVENESS was published in the 1970s. Erich Fromm greatl. 0s and 50s, but fell into neglect in his later years, in spite of the fact that some of his important work, SOCIAL CHARACTER IN A MEXICAN VILLAGE (co-authored with Micheal Maccoby) and THE ANATOMY OF HUMAN DESTRUCTIVENESS was published in the 1970s. Erich Fromm greatl
Mauricio Cortina, M.D., is assistant professor of psychiatry at George Washington University and a faculty member at the Washington School of Psychiatry and Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy. Michael Maccoby, Ph.D., is president of the Maccoby Group of management consultants and director of the Project on Technology, Work and Character, which