Introducing Psychoanalysis: A Graphic Guide

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Introducing Psychoanalysis: A Graphic Guide
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Ivan Ward
Illustrated by Oscar Zarate
SeriesGraphic Guides
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:176
Dimensions(mm): Height 168,Width 118
Category/GenrePopular psychology
ISBN/Barcode 9781848312104
ClassificationsDewey:150.195
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Icon Books
Imprint Icon Books
Publication Date 31 March 2011
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The ideas of psychoanalysis have permeated Western culture. It is the dominant paradigm through which we understand our emotional lives, and Freud still finds himself an iconic figure. Yet despite the constant stream of anti-Freud literature, little is known about contemporary psychoanalysis. Introducing Psychoanalysis redresses the balance. It introduces psychoanalysis as a unified 'theory of the unconscious' with a variety of different theoretical and therapeutic approaches, explains some of the strange ways in which psychoanalysts think about the mind, and is one of the few books to connect psychoanalysis to everyday life and common understanding of the world. How do psychoanalysts conceptualize the mind? Why was Freud so interested in sex? Is psychoanalysis a science? How does analysis work? In answering these questions, this book offers new insights into the nature of psychoanalytic theory and original ways of describing therapeutic practice. The theory comes alive through Oscar Zarate's insightful and daring illustrations, which enlighten the text. In demystifying and explaining psychoanalysis, this book will be of interest to students, teachers and the general public.

Author Biography

Ivan Ward has a background in social sciences and anthropology. He is a lecturer at the London Guildhall University and the Director of Education at the Freud Museum, London Oscar Zarate is one of the UK's leading graphic artists. He has illustrated numerous Introducing titles. His graphic novel A Small Killing won the Will Eisner Prize.