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Discover Louis Breger's compelling biography titled **FREUD: Darkness in the Midst of Vision**, a transformative read for anyone passionate about psychoanalysis and its history. Delve into the complexities of Sigmund Freud's life as Breger presents a meticulously researched account, offering a fresh perspective on the founder of psychoanalysis. This intellectual biography blends narrative flair with thorough scholarship, making it an essential addition to your collection of psychology books.
Highlighting Freud's triumphs and flaws, Breger's work uncovers the rich tapestry of Freud's thoughts, methods, and the societal impacts of his theories. Written with clarity and insight, this biography not only showcases Breger's original research but also invites critical discussion about Freud’s enduring legacy in both psychology and culture.
With **480 pages of engaging content**, this **brand new** book published by John Wiley & Sons Inc in **2001** is perfect for students, professionals, and enthusiasts in fields such as psychology, psychiatry, and history. Whether you’re looking to deepen your understanding of psychoanalysis or simply wish to enjoy an enlightening read, Breger’s biography is the perfect choice.
This item qualifies for **free shipping** to ensure timely delivery. Please allow **up to 6 weeks for delivery**. Once your order is placed, note that it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780471078586
Year: 2001
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 480
Description:
Advance Praise for Louis Breger's FREUD
"Louis Breger's rich and readable study of Freud offers a thoughtfully complex account of a great but flawed man. Everyone with an interest in psychoanalysis and the psychoanalytic movement will enjoy exploring, grappling with, arguing about, and learning from this absolutely fascinating book."-JUDITH VIORST, AUTHOR,
Necessary Losses and Imperfect Control "Written with brilliance and insight, Freud: Darkness in the Midst of Vision takes us on a daring, at times chilling, journey to the early years of psychoanalysis, revealing both the human weaknesses and the professional triumphs of its founder. . . . Cutting away the accretions of fabrication and romance cloaking Sigmund Freud, Breger has reinstated historical honesty to its rightful, high place, but the figure who emerges at the end of this breathlessly honest biography is quite as extraordinary as the legend concocted by Freud and perpetuated by his followers. Fresh, vigorous, and lucid."-PHILIP M. BROMBERG, Ph.D., CLINICAL PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY, NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
"Louis Breger's fine new biography of Freud is a welcome contribution to the existing literature and a corrective to much of it. It is also one of the best intellectual histories of the origin and development of psychoanalysis I have read in recent years. Breger is to be commended for his original research, the objectivity of his views, and the elegance and grace of his writing."-DEIRDRE BAIR, NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER FOR Samuel Beckett AND AUTHOR OF A FORTHCOMING BIOGRAPHY OF CARL JUNG
"Finally, the Freud biography we have long been waiting for. With the histor
Highlighting Freud's triumphs and flaws, Breger's work uncovers the rich tapestry of Freud's thoughts, methods, and the societal impacts of his theories. Written with clarity and insight, this biography not only showcases Breger's original research but also invites critical discussion about Freud’s enduring legacy in both psychology and culture.
With **480 pages of engaging content**, this **brand new** book published by John Wiley & Sons Inc in **2001** is perfect for students, professionals, and enthusiasts in fields such as psychology, psychiatry, and history. Whether you’re looking to deepen your understanding of psychoanalysis or simply wish to enjoy an enlightening read, Breger’s biography is the perfect choice.
This item qualifies for **free shipping** to ensure timely delivery. Please allow **up to 6 weeks for delivery**. Once your order is placed, note that it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780471078586
Year: 2001
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 480
Description:
Advance Praise for Louis Breger's FREUD
"Louis Breger's rich and readable study of Freud offers a thoughtfully complex account of a great but flawed man. Everyone with an interest in psychoanalysis and the psychoanalytic movement will enjoy exploring, grappling with, arguing about, and learning from this absolutely fascinating book."-JUDITH VIORST, AUTHOR,
Necessary Losses and Imperfect Control "Written with brilliance and insight, Freud: Darkness in the Midst of Vision takes us on a daring, at times chilling, journey to the early years of psychoanalysis, revealing both the human weaknesses and the professional triumphs of its founder. . . . Cutting away the accretions of fabrication and romance cloaking Sigmund Freud, Breger has reinstated historical honesty to its rightful, high place, but the figure who emerges at the end of this breathlessly honest biography is quite as extraordinary as the legend concocted by Freud and perpetuated by his followers. Fresh, vigorous, and lucid."-PHILIP M. BROMBERG, Ph.D., CLINICAL PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY, NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
"Louis Breger's fine new biography of Freud is a welcome contribution to the existing literature and a corrective to much of it. It is also one of the best intellectual histories of the origin and development of psychoanalysis I have read in recent years. Breger is to be commended for his original research, the objectivity of his views, and the elegance and grace of his writing."-DEIRDRE BAIR, NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER FOR Samuel Beckett AND AUTHOR OF A FORTHCOMING BIOGRAPHY OF CARL JUNG
"Finally, the Freud biography we have long been waiting for. With the histor