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Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Faber and Faber; New edition edition (7 Mar 1994)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0571170226
ISBN-13: 978-0571170227
Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.6 x 1.4 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 275,371 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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In this collection of psychoanalytic essays on a wide range of relatively unexplored subjects, the author evolves his own distinctive version of psychoanalysis as part of a wider cultural conversation. The essays combine literary and philosophical commentary with clinical vignettes.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Tantalising title though no lightweight, 11 Jan 2007

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Tantalising title aside, Philip Adams' collection of essays makes a most stimulating though somewhat heavy read, as he uncovers subtle internal states in the individual using clinical material as examples. I enjoyed the book thoroughly though often needed to re-read paragraphs for deeper meaning. A boook one could return to again and again for insight and reflection. Most suitable for philosophers, psychoanalysts and those with a literary mind but there is something for the general reader too. I would recommend this as an excellent intro to Adams' writing. I first read it ten years ago, and the book still has much to offer a decade later.

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5.0 out of 5 stars very stimulating!, 9 Jan 1998

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Must have lent this out to someone. Suddenly missed it, and ordered another one, always an interesting read. Do not be put off by frivolous title, actually a very deep and complex book.

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