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Sigmund Freud: Explorer of the Unconscious (Oxford Scientists)

by: Margaret Muckenhoupt
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0195099338  9780195099331  



Sigmund Freud: Explorer of the Unconscious (Oxford Scientists)
By Margaret Muckenhoupt




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This biography does an excellent job of explaining Freud for young readers--and would even make a fine introduction for adults. Muckenhoupt deals with each of the major developments in Freud's thinking, from his early work with hysterics to his controversial theories on human sexuality (which she tackles directly, with the explicit detail necessary to discuss Freud properly). Numerous photographs supplement the elaborate delineation of late-19th- and early-20th-century scientific knowledge.



Book Description:

Sigmund Freud's influence on modern psychology and scholarly thought is incalculable. Yet the greatest exposure most students have to Freud's work comes from parodies, caricatures, and misrepresentations. Sigmund Freud fills this gap, tracing Freud's methods, goals, and the development of his theories, from his early studies of neural structures to his work as a philosopher of human civilization. Highlights include Freud's work with hysterics, his "discovery" of the subconscious, and his theories of human sexuality.




Summary: The clearest Freud biography
Rating: 5

This is a extraordinarily clear biography of Freud. The author Muckenhoupt was faced with a real challenge: how do you describe Freud's theories and the controversies surrounding them to an 8th grade readership? She handles this challenge perfectly. And I'm not just saying this because I'm a close personal friend of Muckenhoupt, and she gave me a copy of the book free for my 30th birthday, inscribed with inside jokes at the start of each chapter. I guarantee you she knows her subject too--riding on a subway with her I got to hear all the details about Freud's jaw operation and who his kids were named after. So in conclusion, this is a fact-filled book that deals straightforwardly and clearly with such controversial topics as penis envy, antisemitism, the Oedipus complex, etc., and I'm not just saying this cause I'm biased.