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    Freud: A Very Short Introduction
    Freud: A Very Short Introduction
    Freud: A Very Short Introduction
    Audiobook (abridged)3 hours

    Freud: A Very Short Introduction

    Written by Anthony Storr

    Narrated by Neville Jason

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    Sigmund Freud revolutionized the way in which we think about ourselves.

    From its beginnings as a theory of neurosis, Freud developed psychoanalysis into a general psychology which became widely accepted as the predominant mode of discussing personality and interpersonal relationships.

    Anthony Storr goes one step further and investigates the status of Freud’s legacy today and the disputes that surround it. The first of several releases from Oxford University Press’s highly successful Very Short Introduction series. A popular and direct introduction.

    ©1989 Anthony Storr; (P)2003 NAXOS AudioBooks Ltd.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherNaxos Audiobooks
    Release dateFeb 1, 2003
    ISBN9789629547097
    Freud: A Very Short Introduction
    Author

    Anthony Storr

    The editor, Anthony Storr, is a doctor, psychiatrist and analyst (trained in the school of C.G.) and author of ‘Jung’ (a Fontana Modern Master,1973) amongst many others.

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    • 5/5
      What a fantastic and enjoyable introduction to such a complex topic. I found the clear writing combined with the beautiful reading voice engaging from beginning to end. Concise but informative, authoritative but not at all dense - just perfect! Such a great reading. I’m looking forward to more in the series.

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    • 5/5
      Análisis histórico y crítico de la obra de Freud. Recomendable.

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    • 5/5
      Objective. It cast doubts as well as appreciates Freud’s work as a cultural phenomenal
    • 3/5
      Solid introduction to Freud and psychoanalytic theory. Short quick and to the point.
    • 3/5
      This is a brief overview of the main facets of Freud's thought and legacy. It is written with an unusual lucidity for the subject, although sometimes I found myself wanting more detail. Most of Freud's concepts are only given a very general outline. The book is also pretty dated when it comes to questions of sex and sexuality. The author, for instance, talks of their own practice as a therapist and his attempt to "cure" a man of transvestism. Really, OUP ought to commission a new Brief Introduction to Freud that is more reflective of where psychoanalytical thought currently is.
    • 4/5
      One of many in the Very Short Into series. Written by prominent Brit psychiatrist A. Storr in a clear, concise manner. Covers the life and work of Freud, explaining his main ideas, theories and writings. Makes you want to read the originals, which I did.