| Description |
viii, 211 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
1. Why Fairbairn? -- 2. Fairbairn's model of mind -- 3. Fairbairn's theory and some philosophical interpretations of Freud -- 4. Internal objects and inner reality : Fairbairn and Klein -- 5. Fairbairn's theory of art in the light of his mature model of mind -- 6. The preconscious and psychic change in Fairbairn's model of mind -- 7. Fairbairn, Macmurray and Suttie : towards a personal relations theory -- 8. Fairbairn and macmurray : psychoanalytic studies and critical realism -- 9. The politics of attachment theory and personal relations theory : Fairbairn, Suttie and Bowlby |
| Summary |
"Personal Relations Theory presents a new and comprehensive account of Fairbairn's mature theory. Part I provides a thorough overview of Fairbairn's work and its ramifications for our understanding of creativity and the nature of inner reality. Part II covers Fairbairn's relationship to Macmurray and Suttie, and their relevance to realist philosophy, the scientific status of psychoanalysis, attachment theory and the politics of the personal relations viewpoint."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [193]-200) and index |
| Notes |
Also available on the internet |
| Subject |
Fairbairn, W. Ronald D. (William Ronald Dodds)
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Macmurray, John, 1891-1976.
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Suttie, Ian D. (Ian Dishart), 1889-1935.
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Object relations (Psychoanalysis)
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Psychoanalysis.
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Object Attachment.
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Psychoanalytic Therapy.
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| LC no. |
2005034791 |
| ISBN |
0415393523 (paperback) |
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1583917810 (hbk.) |
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9780415393522 (paperback) |
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9781583917817 (hbk.) |
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