The Fundamentals of Psychoanalytic Technique

by R. Horacio Etchegoyen

A revised and updated edition of this recent classic, including new material on insight and early development, amongst others. Within each subject, the author presents the theories and observations of each major contributor to the particular topic, from Freud to contemporary thinking, and in the process shows the advantages and disadvantages of the various theoretical positions and orientations.

Genres: Psychoanalysis, Psychology

912 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1986

Reviews

[Vladimir · Rating 5 out of 5]

While not without its faults - on occasion quite clumsy language and all too frequent and explicit opinions of Etchegoyen which show his preference for Kleinian theory over Anna Freud and her followers - this is by far the best book on psychoanalytic technique that I have had the pleasure of reading. It's incredibly erudite and precise, the latter being all too rare in the world of psychoanalytic literature. Highly recommended for anyone who already knows theory and wants to learn how to apply it.