Reading Freud: A Chronological Exploration of Freud's Writings

by Quinodoz

Winner of the 2010 Sigourney Award! Reading Freud provides an accessible outline of the whole of Freud's work from Studies in Hysteria through to An Outline of Psycho-Analysis . It succeeds in expressing even the most complex of Freud's theories in clear and simple language whilst avoiding over-simplification. Each chapter concentrates on an individual text and includes valuable background information, relevant biographical and historical details, descriptions of Post-Freudian developments and a chronology of Freud's concepts. By putting each text into the context of Freud's life and work as a whole, Jean-Michel Quinodoz manages to produce an overview which is chronological, correlative and interactive. Texts discussed The clear presentation, with regular summaries of the ideas raised, encourages the reader to fully engage with the texts presented and gain a thorough understanding of each text in the context of its background and impact on the development of psychoanalysis. Drawing on his extensive experience as a clinician and a teacher of psychoanalysis, Jean-Michel Quinodoz has produced a uniquely comprehensive presentation of Freud's work which will be of great value to anyone studying Freud and Psychoanalysis.

Genres: Psychoanalysis, Psychology

320 pages, Hardcover

First published April 16, 2004

Reviews

[Gülçin Arkış · Rating 5 out of 5]

Freud'un teorileri daha açık yalın bir dille anlatılmış. Psikanalizi anlamaya çalışmak için Freud'tan başlayıp bu kitap okunabilir. Freud'un ortaya attığı kavramları daha iyi benimsemenizi sağlayabilir ama çok detaya girilmemiş. Bu kitabın en güzel bölümlerinden biri de Freud'un en popüler 5 hastasını ve uyguladığı tedavileri anlatmasıdır.

[M. · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought if I read this book, I would be able to understand Freud's theories more. Yet, I am still confused. Still, this book was helpful a bit in clarifying some of the confusing aspects in Freud's theories. My problem with this book is Freud himself. THIS GUY IS SOOO CONFUSING!!!

[أحمد · Rating 4 out of 5]

الكتاب ده بيمثل عمل جماعي قام بيه مجموعة من المعالجين النفسيين. قرروا انهم يعملوا حلقات نقاش لكل ما كتبه فرويد وده يعتبر عمل ضخم جدا لأن فرويد حجم كتابته اعتقد 23 مجلد.
وكانت نتيجة حلقات النقاش دي اللي استمرت علي مدي سنوات انهم خرجوا بالعمل العظيم ده.. وده بمثابة طوق النجاه للغارق في قراءات فرويد.. دايما كنت ارجع لتعليق كويندوز لما كنت اقرا مقالة او كتاب لفرويد. بشوف من خلال الكتاب ده الصورة الكلية والفكرة في سياقها الزمني وتأثير الأشخاص المحيطين بفرويد علي الفكرة.. ودي حاجة مش متاحة لو حبيت اقرا مباشرة لفرويد

الكتاب لوحده لايغني في رأيي عن قراءة النص الأصلي لفرويد.. ولكنه اضافة كويسة جدا ليها وزاي كدة كشاف للطريق اللي فرويد عايز يقوله

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[Allan · Rating 5 out of 5]

My absolute favourite when it comes to understanding Freud's work. Quinodoz beautifully illustrates arguments for and against Freud's work; without, as some writers are guilty of, attacking his character.

[Soyuz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good for undergraduate students who struggle a lot on reading Freud's papers.