- Paperback: 143 pages
- Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks; 12th Impression edition (23 Mar 1989)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0192822101
- ISBN-13: 978-0192822109
- Product Dimensions: 18.5 x 12.7 x 1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
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"Invaluable to the novice approaching Freud's works for the first time....As an evaluation of Freud's theory, Storr's book is concise and up-to-date....An important addition to any library collection."--Choice
"Storr's brief, elegant, and interesting book coolly surveys what we might term the house of Freud and finds almost everything flawed...yet he does not dispute that the builder of the shaky house was a genius."--D.M. Thomas, The Observer
"A model exercise in synthesis."--The Independent
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Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) was the founder of psycho-analysis. From a method of treating neurosis in upper-middle-class patients in Vienna, Freud developed a novel way of looking at human nature. His insistence that this method was a science earned him disbelief and hostility from some but the success and originality of his treatment and ideas converted many others to the cause. Published on the 50th anniversary of Freud's death, this book looks at his major theories, evaluating whether they have stood the test of time and in the process examining Freud himself in the light of his own ideas. Anthony Storr has written several books based on psychiatry, including "Sexual Deviation", "Jung" and "The School of Genius".
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Sigmund Freud was born on 6 May 1856 in the Moravian town of Freiberg, now Pribor in the Czech Republic. Read the first page
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46 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The Oxford University Press 'A very short introduction to...' books are generally very good, and this is certainly no exception.
As with the others, it is not insulting to one's intelligence (An idiot's guide to...), doesn't assume that you can't understand anything more complicated than a cartoon (Introducing...), and still imparts a good basic knowledge of the man and his work.
There's no way that this book would be enough to understand everything, and certainly doesn't replace reading actual works, but it arms you with more than enough knowledge for everyday conversations.
The writing style is quite nice, and fairly easy to read, and a good degree of objectivity is shown throughout - in no way is this a homage to Freud.
Personally, I think that if you wish to gain a good understanding of basic worldly knowledge, this series of books is an excellent place to start, and your understanding of psychoanalysis, not just Freud, will be enhanced through this book.
54 of 57 people found the following review helpful
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I think i first read this book in its prior incarnation as an oxford Past Master almost 10 years ago, whilst a medical student. Now as a practicing psychiatrist I still return to it again and again. Storr is a very elegant writer and was an excellent clinical psychiatrist and psychotherapist - this work demonstrates these attributes and is additionally the most concise and thorough introduction to Freud I know. I still recommend it to psychiatrists and medical students.
32 of 34 people found the following review helpful
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I have been disappointed by other books in this series. Despite being a big Germaine Greer fan, I felt her introduction to Shakespeare lacked focus and was, frankly, boring.
But "Freud" was a definite exception. It engaged me right from the beginning and was pitched at exactly the right level - not too complex but not patronising either. As others have commented, Storr's style is elegent and carries you through the harder sections. I felt his opinions were balanced well. All too often people are either unquestioningly enthusiastic about Freud or completely write off all his ideas as worthless nonsense.
I did think the book lost its way slightly in the chapters on art and culture, but I think that was partly because I was less interested in those topics. The book acheives its aim to provide a solid but brief introduction. I am looking forward to moving on to a slightly more in-depth study.
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Fraud?
This is a pretty clear and balanced account of Freud and his work.
Psychoanalysis has conquered the world, (if you can afford it) but as Popper (in my view) rightly... Read more
Psychoanalysis has conquered the world, (if you can afford it) but as Popper (in my view) rightly... Read more
Published 23 days ago by opus
pretty good intro
Very good, leads you through freud without being patronising. Maybea little too dry for some who just want the very basics of freud. But otherwise a very good introduction.
Published 1 month ago by BrownFilm
A concise and constructively critical introduction.
Unlike some of Storr's other works this book is friendly to read and gives a clear and concise critical introduction to Freud. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Student counsellor
another brilliant short introduction
I found this book illuminating and like a lot of the masters of the past we can see that Freud's lessons have still not been learned and to a large extent are either ignored or... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mr. Robert Marsland
Brilliant !!
Freud: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) Love these small introductory books. So packed full of info and excellent for anyone wanting to learn a new subject. Read more
Published 14 months ago by lynne
"Nothing to do with Science..."
... but everything to do with storytelling. And thankfully, storytelling is an area our author Athony Storr is pretty amply skilled in. Read more
Published 21 months ago by josephllewellyn
Brain food!
Once opened, can't be put down. If you are not broad minded, this book is not for you. I find Freud's views fascinating and this little guide is so full of knowledge it is a must... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Louise M. Donnelly
An adequate starting point
There are many strings to Anthony Storr's bow : doctor, psychiatrist, psychotherapist, analyst and published author. Read more
Published on 16 Oct 2009 by Foxylock
brilliant
i bought this as ive started doing psychology courses with the ou and thought this would ease me into freuds works. Read more
Published on 18 July 2009 by louise
Rather Dry but Useful to Students
A rather dry and academic account of Freud's work but provides some interesting insights into the great man's life and thinking. Useful to new students of psychology.
Published on 20 Jun 2009 by A. Dunn
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