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Freud's theories demonstrates why they are still indispensable to understanding ourselves and the way we behave.. In Basic Freud, noted psychologist Michael Kahn shows that even in the age of psychopharmaceuticals and cognitive therapy, Freud's major insights into the unconscious remain unsurpassed tools for understanding our behaviors, motivations, and emotions. Kahn presents key ideas such as the Oedipus complex, the repetition compulsion, guilt, anxiety, and defense mechanisms, along with recent research that has supported or expanded Freud's findings. Kahn also presents real case studies from his own work as a psychotherapist to show how Freudian thought has been instrumental in helping his clients discover who they are and escape from destructive patterns. Lay readers and professional psychotherapists alike will benefit from Kahn's fresh, informed, and unpretentious approach.
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Michael Kahn, Ph.D., is Professor Em eritus at the University of California, Santa Cruz , and a clinical psychologist in private practice. He is also director of a counseling center at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San F rancisco, where he trains psychotherapists. He is the author of The Tao of Conversation and Between Therapist and Client. He lives in Mill Valley, Cal ifornia.
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In one of his Introductory Lectures, Freud told the following story: I was once the guest of a young married couple and heard the young woman laughingly describe her latest experience. Read the first page
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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I wanted an introduction to Freud but I didn't want it too brief, and I wanted it to be understandable. I got all three with this book.
The author takes us through Freud's ideas, chapter by chapter, so there's one on guilt, one of the oepidus complex, one on grief and so on. He adapts Freud's ideas for the 21st century, demonstrating how they are still relevant, although occasionally in need of tweaking.
I wanted to learn something about myself by reading this book, and things about people too. I did, particularly about myself. I found myself averting my eyes from the pages to think, and managed to make links with things in my past and the way I am now.
I may well look more into Freud in the future, but this was an accessible and readable introduction.
The author takes us through Freud's ideas, chapter by chapter, so there's one on guilt, one of the oepidus complex, one on grief and so on. He adapts Freud's ideas for the 21st century, demonstrating how they are still relevant, although occasionally in need of tweaking.
I wanted to learn something about myself by reading this book, and things about people too. I did, particularly about myself. I found myself averting my eyes from the pages to think, and managed to make links with things in my past and the way I am now.
I may well look more into Freud in the future, but this was an accessible and readable introduction.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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An interesting introduction to Freud and psychoanalysis,written in a lively conversational style.Lots of anecdotes and examples.Educational but fun to read.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I was studying Psycology at college as part of my Access Course and delveoped an interest in Freud and was curious to learn some book. Unable to find a book suitable at my local library and college library I purchased this. It gave a great understanding into the world of Freud and his theroies. A very good starting point for anyone keen to learn more about him.
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An excellent introduction
Takes you expertly through major themes of Freuds theory and explains them clearly and concisely with useful examples to illustrate the points. Read more
Published 1 month ago by DavidGB62
Does what it says on the cover.
This book does what it says on the cover and more. It gives a basic outline of Freud in Michael Kahn's very human prose, but it also does more it explores how Freud still... Read more
Published 7 months ago by KAW
If you only read one book about Freud...
Well set out and much easier to read than some books on Freud that I have read. This book makes sense of a challenging subject. A friend recommended it to me and she was right.
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