Revue de presse
"a very useful book for anyone who wants a handy reference work on Freud's work and ideas, whether they are an academic or a general reader" (Amazon reviewer)
"For anyone even with a passing interest in Psychology or the mind of Sigmund Freud, then this is an excellent starting point to get you well on your way to studying the man" (Amazon reviewer)
"All you need to know about Freud in one neat package" (Amazon reviewer)
Présentation de l'éditeur
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Gain a solid understanding of the main concepts
Reading the complete works of Sigmund Freud would take more time than most of us have to spare. Freud - the Key Ideas condenses all the information you need about the life and work of the great man into one book. With clear explanations and examples drawn from Freud's own cases you will soon have a solid understanding of the main concepts, from psychosexual development to dream analysis.
Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features:
Not got much time?
One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.
Author insights
Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.
Test yourself
Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.
Extend your knowledge
Extra online articles to give you a richer understanding of the subject.
Five things to remember
Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.
Try this
Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
Biographie de l'auteur
Ruth Snowden first became interested in the works of Freud while studying for her BSc degree in Psychology at the University of Birmingham. She went on to set up a complementary therapy practice offering personal development. In 1998, her first book, Working with Dreams, was published, her research for which led her back into the realms of Freud. She is currently a full-time writer.
