During his lifetime John Bowlby, the founder of attachment theory, was unable to publish as he wished due to strong opposition to his ideas. Now, with the support of the Bowlby family, several complete and near-complete works from the John Bowlby Archive at the Wellcome Collection are published for the first time. This remarkable collection clarifies Bowlby’s relationship with psychoanalysis and features his elaboration of key concepts in attachment theory and important moments of self-criticism.
Key Features
- Spans Bowlby’s thinking from early ideas to later reflections.
- Part 1 includes essays on loss, mourning, and depression.
- Part 2 covers anxiety, guilt, and identification, including observations of evacuated children.
- Part 3 features seminars relating clinical concepts to political philosophy and psychoanalysis.
- Part 4 consists of later reflections on trauma and loss, and Bowlby’s work as a therapist.
- Essential reading for clinicians, researchers, and those interested in human development.
Additional Information
The collection is split into four parts, each addressing different aspects of Bowlby’s theories and observations. It will be of significant interest to anyone studying or working in the fields of psychology and human relationships.
