Freud: The Key Ideas

Psychoanalysis, dreams, the unconscious and more

Ruth Snowden

• Publisher: Teach Yourself
• Year: 2017
• ISBN:
  9781473669161
• Topic: Psychology
• Subtopic: History & Theory in Psychology
• Index: Psychology

Reading the complete works of Sigmund Freud would take more time than most of us have to spare. Freud - the Key Ideas condenses all the information you need about the life and work of the great man into one book. With clear explanations and examples drawn from Freud's own cases you will soon have a solid understanding of the main concepts, from psychosexual development to dream analysis.
AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.
TEST YOURSELFTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.
EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGEExtra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of Freud.
FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBERQuick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.
TRY THISInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

Table of contents

• Cover 
• Title
• Dedication
• Contents 
• Introduction
• 1 Freud’s life and career
• 2 Freud’s early work
• 3 The beginnings of psychoanalysis
• 4 The interpretation of dreams
• 5 Exploring the unconscious
• 6 Sexual theories
• 7 Going back to childhood
• 8 Seeking an adult identity
• 9 Freud and society
• 10 Psychoanalysis
• Glossary
• Taking it further
• Copyright