Introduction to Contemporary Psychoanalysis

This book provides a clear introduction to the main contemporary psychoanalytic theoretical perspectives. Psychoanalysis is often thought of as an obscure and outdated method, and yet, those familiar with it recognize the profound value of psychoanalytic theory and technique. Part of that obscurity may come from often impenetrable psychoanalytic language itself. The complexity of the subject matter has leant itself to a confusion of tongues and yet, at base, psychoanalysis remains an earnest attempt to make sense of and ease human distress.