The first in-depth Encyclopedia on the life, work, and theories of Sigmund Freud, this A-Z reference includes the most recent debates on such topics as the theory of dreams and the Oedipus complex, as well as biographical sketches of leading figures in the Freudian movement. Coverage also includes philosophers who anticipated or influenced Freud, such as Schopenhauer and Nietzsche, and the many movements influenced by his work, from the early twentieth-century Surrealists to the present day.

About the Author

Edward Erwin is professor of philosophy at the University of Miami at Coral Gables. He received his Ph.D. in philosophy from The Johns Hopkins University in 1968. Professor Erwin is the author of The Concept ofMeaninglessness (John Hopkins Press, 1970); BehaviorTherapy: Scientific, Philosophical and Moral Foundations(Cambridge University Press, 1978); A Final Accounting:Philosophical and Empirical Issues in Freudian Psychology (M.I.T. Press, 1996); and Philosophy and Psychotherapy:Razing the Troubles of the Brain (Sage, 1997). He is also the co-editor (with Sidney Gendin and Lowell Kleiman) of Garland's Ethical Issues in Scientific Research (1994).

Reviews

"Articles cover a fascinating array of topics.. The unique feature...is the combination of both historical focus and the inclusion of a modern interpretation... Criticism is intelligent and balanced... It is an excellent resource for psychology majors, students of philosophy, graduate students, or researchers." -- American Reference BooksAnnual
"A thorough and comprehensive encyclopedia on the life and work of Sigmund Freud...Essential for large public or academic libraries, all levels." -- Choice
"Interesting and informative for readers of various backgrounds; useful to quickly review key concepts... Strong on the international development of psychoanalysis and the pre-Freudian history of ideas." -- Journal of thePsychoanalytical Association

Book Information
ISBN 9780415762335
Author Edward Erwin
Format Paperback
Page Count 670
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 1587g