A Primer of Freudian Psychology

As would be expected, the Ego, Superego, and Id are prominent players in Professor Hall's summation of Freudian theory. A less well known facet of Freudian principles, the role of psychic energy in the development of personality, is prominently featured; Hall labels this Freud's most brilliant discovery. Though it is a slim volume, the information is dense. The entire body of Freud's work that Hall is summarizing was published in several thousand pages. To attempt to take notes is tantamount to copying by hand nearly every word in the book; to attempt to highlight the more important passages would result in the entire text colored in yellow highlighter. In short, the book itself is a well-organized, clearly presented set of notes on show more Freudian theory. (January 1995) show less

Is a summary really necessary? This book is exactly what it says it is. Hall explains Freud’s basic theories (right or wrong) in a way that is easy for someone with no background in psychology to understand. It’s not exactly riveting reading, but the explanations are clear and give a good introduction to Freudian psychology.

Here, in one concise, readable and stimulating volume, are the basic theories about psychological existence, a clear explanation of the findings of the founder of psychoanalysis on such vital subjects as the instincts, anxiety, repression, defense mechanisms, and many other overt or hidden aspects of the human psyche.

Book Description: Mentor Book 1954. Good. Binding is Paperback; 127 pages.

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Escrita por dois psicólogos americanos, docentes, um da Universidade da Califórnia, o outro do Cowell College, o livro constitui-se num útil e oportuno resumo da vida e da obra de Carl Jung, aqui apresentadas com clareza e eficiência.

Os autores oferecem ao leitor, sobretudo ao estudante universitário, novas perspectivas de conhecimento e indagação com relação a vida e aos principais conceitos teóricos e práticos do fundador da psicologia analítica.