Way of Looking at Things: Selected Papers: Selected Papers, 1930-1980 - Softcover

Erikson, Erik Homburger

Softcover

ISBN 10: 039331314X ISBN 13: 9780393313147

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company, 1996

Synopsis

Erik H. Erikson's way of looking at things has contributed significantly to the understanding of human development and the nature of man. This collection of his writings reflects the evolution of his ideas over the course of 50 years, beginning with his earliest experiences in psychoanalysis in Vienna. The papers cover a wide spectrum of topics, from children's play and child psychoanalysis to the dreams of adults, cross-cultural observations, young adulthood and the life cycle. The text also contains reminiscences about colleagues such as Anna Freud and Ruth Benedict who played important roles in Erikson's life and work.

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About the Author

A winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, Erik H. Erikson was renowned worldwide as teacher, clinician, and theorist in the field of psychoanalysis and human development.

From the Back Cover

Erik H. Erikson's way of looking at things has vastly enriched our understanding of human development and the nature of man. His insights into the interdependence of the individual's growth and historical change, his now-famous concepts of identity, epigenesis, and the life cycle, have changed the way we perceive ourselves and society and have earned him a place among the great figures of the twentieth century.

Edition details

• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 039331314X
• ISBN 13: 9780393313147
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 816