Taylor & Francis Ltd Paperback English
The Legacy and Promise of Hans Loewald
Edited by Elizabeth A. Brett
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Alongside its continuing volume, The Emerging Tradition of Hans Loewald, this rich collection of essays addresses the current lack of familiarity with the ideas and life of the eminent psychoanalytic teacher and scholar, Hans Loewald (19061993), by presenting the most comprehensive account of his work ever produced. Its chapters present Loewalds intellectual history and his reception in the North American psychoanalytic scene, as well as clinical developments from his thinking and their importance for the future. An obituary, written by a close friend, also provides a summary of Loewalds personal and professional life. With the benefit of authors being able to detect the functions and place of Heideggers teaching in Loewalds thought, this book will newly enlighten readers to Heideggers place in Loewalds expansive, open-system vision of the psyche. Featuring contributions from those who worked directly with Loewald, and those inspired by his ideas, this book will be essential reading for any psychoanalyst or psychotherapist working today.
Alongside its continuing volume, The Emerging Tradition of Hans Loewald, this rich collection of essays addresses the current lack of familiarity with the ideas and life of the eminent psychoanalytic teacher and scholar, Hans Loewald (19061993), by presenting the most comprehensive account of his work ever produced.
Its chapters present Loewalds intellectual history and his reception in the North American psychoanalytic scene, as well as clinical developments from his thinking and their importance for the future. An obituary, written by a close friend, also provides a summary of Loewalds personal and professional life. With the benefit of authors being able to detect the functions and place of Heideggers teaching in Loewalds thought, this book will newly enlighten readers to Heideggers place in Loewalds expansive, open-system vision of the psyche.
Featuring contributions from those who worked directly with Loewald, and those inspired by his ideas, this book will be essential reading for any psychoanalyst or psychotherapist working today.