Psycho-Analysis and the War Neuroses

von Sigmund Freud

Taschenbuch

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"Psycho-Analysis and the War Neuroses" offers a groundbreaking exploration of the psychological impact of World War I on soldiers. Authored by psychoanalytic pioneers Sándor Ferenczi, Karl Abraham, Ernst Simmel, Ernest Jones, and Sigmund Freud, this collection delves into the then-nascent understanding of "war neurosis," also known as shell shock.

This historical text examines the psychiatric challenges posed by the war, employing psychoanalytic principles to understand and treat the mental health of those affected. A significant contribution to the fields of psychiatry and psychology, the book provides insight into the mental health consequences of war and the development of psychoanalytic approaches to trauma. A valuable resource for those interested in the history of psychiatry, World War I, and the evolution of our understanding of the human psyche under extreme duress.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.