The New Dictionary of Kleinian Thought

The New Dictionary of Kleinian Thought provides a comprehensive and wholly accessible exposition of Kleinian ideas. Offering a thorough update of R.D. Hinshelwood’s highly acclaimed original, this book draws on the many developments in the field of Kleinian theory and practice since its publication. The book first addresses twelve major themes of Kleinian psychoanalytic thinking in scholarly essays organised both historically and thematically.

Key Features

• Addresses themes such as unconscious phantasy, child analysis, the paranoid schizoid and depressive positions, the Oedipus complex, projective identification, and symbol formation.
• Entries are listed alphabetically for easy reference on various themes, from Karl Abraham to Whole Object.
• Suitable for psychoanalysts, psychotherapists, and those interested in Kleinian thought.

Additional Information

As such, this book will be essential reading for those with an interest in Kleinian thought.