A Dream of Undying Fame

How Freud Betrayed His Mentor and Invented Psychoanalysis

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, History, Psychoanalysis
Cover of the book A Dream of Undying Fame by Louis Breger, Basic Books
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Louis Breger ISBN: 9780465019885
Publisher: Basic Books Publication: August 25, 2009
Imprint: Basic Books Language: English
Author: Louis Breger
ISBN: 9780465019885
Publisher: Basic Books
Publication: August 25, 2009
Imprint: Basic Books
Language: English

In 1877, a young Freud met an established physician named Josef Breuer and they began a collaboration that would lead to the publication of the classic work, Studies on Hysteria. But by the time it released, Freud was moving to establish himself as a major figure in the treatment of mentally ill patients, and would let no one stand in his way. He consequently minimized Breuer's contributions, betraying his former mentor and benefactor.

In A Dream of Undying Fame, renowned psychologist Louis Breger narrates the story behind the creation of Studies as well as the case of Anna O., which helped contribute to Freud's definition of “neurosis.” Breger reveals that Freud's own self-mythologizing and history not only affected everything he did in life, but also helped shape his emerging beliefs about psychoanalysis. Illustrating the importance of personality and social context behind an intellectual breakthrough, Breger provides an in-depth look at a field that reshaped our understanding of what it means to be human.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

In 1877, a young Freud met an established physician named Josef Breuer and they began a collaboration that would lead to the publication of the classic work, Studies on Hysteria. But by the time it released, Freud was moving to establish himself as a major figure in the treatment of mentally ill patients, and would let no one stand in his way. He consequently minimized Breuer's contributions, betraying his former mentor and benefactor.

In A Dream of Undying Fame, renowned psychologist Louis Breger narrates the story behind the creation of Studies as well as the case of Anna O., which helped contribute to Freud's definition of “neurosis.” Breger reveals that Freud's own self-mythologizing and history not only affected everything he did in life, but also helped shape his emerging beliefs about psychoanalysis. Illustrating the importance of personality and social context behind an intellectual breakthrough, Breger provides an in-depth look at a field that reshaped our understanding of what it means to be human.

More books from Basic Books

Cover of the book Africa's Armies by Louis Breger
Cover of the book Screen Time by Louis Breger
Cover of the book Bit by Bit by Louis Breger
Cover of the book Evaluation in Organizations by Louis Breger
Cover of the book Crossfire by Louis Breger
Cover of the book Adventures in Human Being by Louis Breger
Cover of the book Locked In by Louis Breger
Cover of the book Once Upon A Number by Louis Breger
Cover of the book Rogue Nation by Louis Breger
Cover of the book Eureka by Louis Breger
Cover of the book With Their Backs to the World by Louis Breger
Cover of the book The Price of Greatness by Louis Breger
Cover of the book The Women Who Made New York by Louis Breger
Cover of the book A Nation Forged by Crisis by Louis Breger
Cover of the book Unruly Waters by Louis Breger
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy