The Life of Gregory Zilboorg, 1940–1959: Mind, Medicine, and Man is the second volume of a meticulously researched two-part biography of the Russian-American psychoanalyst Gregory Zilboorg. It chronicles the impact of the Second World War on his work and thinking as well as his divorce, remarriage, and conversion to Catholicism. Grounded in a wealth of primary source material and impressive research, this book completes the compelling biography of a major figure in psychoanalysis.
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- Extensive references to Zilboorg’s writing and politics.
- Demonstrates the significance of his contributions to psychiatry and psychoanalysis.
- Explores the incompatibility between psychoanalysis and religion in his late work.
- Of interest to general readers as well as scholars across a range of disciplines.
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This book highlights Zilboorg's tumultuous intellectual, personal, and spiritual life, offering insights into his experiences during a transformative period. It is particularly relevant to those studying the history of psychoanalysis and religion.
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