The Harvard Lectures

by Anna Freud, Joseph Sandler (Editor)

This remarkable series of introductory lectures on psychoanalysis is, in fact, a lucid, elegant and profound overview of classic psychoanalytic theory, in which the main aspects of psychoanalytic psychology are spelt out. The simple and clear language characteristic of the author's lecturing, the precision of her concepts and their mutual relationships, and their liveliness of this comprehensive synthesis make for a thought provoking, exciting reading experience.

Genres: Psychology

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1992

About the author

Noted Austrian-British psychoanalyst Anna Freud applied to child therapy.

Anna Freud, the sixth and last of Sigmund Freud and Martha Freud, followed the path of her father and contributed to the new field. Compared to her father, Freud's work emphasized the importance of the ego, and its ability to be trained socially.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Freud

Reviews

[Don · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a lucid overview of psychoanalytic theory. It is a read that is accessible to most everyone. Complex concepts are distilled down to their essence and Ms Freud makes every effort to respect her audience maintaining her desire to always remain in touch.