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Sotto la pelle

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Si considerano da una prospettiva psicoanalitica le motivazioni che possono portare alle pratiche del piercing, del tatuaggio, di certa chirurgia estetica o di altre modificazioni del corpo.
Alessandra Lemma attinge al suo lavoro clinico e alla ricerca ma anche al cinema, alla narrativa e all’arte, per suggerire che l’origine della spinta a modificare in maniera estensiva la superficie del proprio corpo e la preoccupazione eccessiva per il proprio aspetto abitano nel mondo interno della persona, sotto la pelle.

229 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

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99 reviews2 followers
December 14, 2023
Really interesting and detailed take on body modifications, plastic surgery, piercings, tattoos etc. and how these can be thought about through the spectrum of Psychoanalysis.
Written by one of my favorite current psychoanalysts, it's relatively easy to follow although it can deal with complicated topics and concepts that take a few rereads to grasp.
Lemma is thoughtful, speaks of theories suggested by other psychoanalysts and isn't dogmatic in her suggestions.
Always enjoy the patient vignettes.
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289 reviews57 followers
March 7, 2017
I never consider reading a book like this, but I thought it was a clear and important topic.
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71 reviews2 followers
March 18, 2021
Horribly contrived conclusions. It's possible to justify any conclusion, but that doesn't mean your conclusions are right.
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1,235 reviews11 followers
November 22, 2025
interessante. piercing, tatuaggi, chirurgia estetica: quando sfociano nella patologia bisogna andare a cercare la mamma (cherchez la femme). per fortuna ho letto questo libro dopo aver ampiamente svezzato le mie figlie, altrimenti avrei sorvegliato con terrore ogni mio gesto e sguardo.
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