In this intelligent and insightful work, Meg Harris Williams presents a clear and readable introduction to the works of influential psychoanalyst Donald Meltzer. The book covers Meltzer’s ideas on key themes including sexuality, dreams, psychosis, perversion and aesthetics, and his work with both children and adults. Bringing Meltzer’s ideas into contemporary context, this fresh approach to his work makes his rich and complex theories about our inner world accessible to all.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Overview: Offers a thorough examination of Meltzer’s published work.
- Intuitive Insights: Highlights Meltzer’s understanding of dreams and psychoanalysis.
- Accessible Approach: Presents complex theories in an understandable manner.
- Clinical Context: Includes insights from Meltzer’s clinical seminars and supervisions.
- Target Audience: Valuable for psychoanalysts, clinicians, and scholars.
Additional Information
This book focuses especially on Meltzer’s views on the nature of psychoanalysis itself, as an investigative method conducted by the cooperation between two people. His intuitive understanding of dreams is underscored by a scholarly interest in philosophy and linguistics. Part of the Routledge Introductions to Contemporary Psychoanalysis series, this book will be of great importance to those seeking an introduction to Meltzer’s work.
