Taboo or Not Taboo? (The Developments in Psychoanalysis Series)

C. Bohm, Lori

ISBN 10: 1855756234 / ISBN 13: 9781855756236

Published by Routledge, 2009

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Synopsis:

'Psychoanalysis has, from its inception, been a discipline concerned with overcoming the ill effects of certain social taboos. Given this focus, it might be assumed that psychoanalysis and its practitioners are free of the constraints imposed by restrictive taboos. This book challenges this idea by examining a sampling of the taboos that are rife in the field. It is not intended to offer a complete summary of all of the forbidden ideas, clinical procedures, behaviors and institutional practices in psychoanalysis, but rather to raise consciousness about the fact that even within a field which encourages freedom of expression, many issues remain difficult to fully discuss both in the consulting room and in professional discourse. The book provides a refreshing, thoughtful, honest look at many of the taboos present in psychoanalysis, even at this moment of greatly improved communication between the various theoretical schools in the field. Reading it provides a sense of freedom for the reader, as speaking of forbidden thoughts always does.

About the Author: Lori C Bohm

Bibliographic Details

Title: Taboo or Not Taboo? (The Developments in ...
Publisher: Routledge
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: very_good