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Psychoanalysis

The Impossible Profession
By Janet Malcolm
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Psychoanalysis by Janet Malcolm offers a profound exploration of the practice and intricacies of psychoanalysis. The author delves into the nuances of the therapist-patient relationship, highlighting the complexities, ambiguities, and ethical dilemmas inherent in the field. Malcolm's insightful narrative provides a thoughtful critique and examination of psychoanalysis as both a science and an art.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the human psyche and the intricate dynamics within the therapist-patient relationship. This exploration combines psychological insight with philosophical questioning, offering a rich, narrative-driven perspective that scrutinises the complexities of psychoanalytic practice. The author’s deft storytelling and critical examination make it an engaging read for those interested in the intersections of psychology and human behaviour.

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A fascinating exploration of psychoanlysis, its patients, practitioners and critics, from one of America's most respected and most controversial journalists.

A fascinating exploration of psychoanlysis, its patients, practitioners and critics, from one of America's most respected and most controversial journalists.

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The process known as psychoanalysis is sometimes revered, sometimes derided, and most often misunderstood. What good does it do? Can it help anyone? What risks does it pose to both patient and analyst? None of these questions can be easily answered, but in Janet Malcolm's narrative, in which all her skills as a reporter and interviewer come into play, their complexity is limpidly revealed.

In Psychoanalysis, Janet Malcolm explores these intricate questions, shedding light on the misunderstood process through her expert storytelling and insightful interviews.

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Janet Malcolm provides an insightful look into the world of psychoanalysis, delivering observations with remarkable clarity and artistry. This work is praised for its entertaining, accessible, and thoroughly researched approach to a typically reserved subject.

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ISBN: 9781783784530

Publisher: Granta Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 January 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Granta Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

Janet Malcolm's books include Reading Chekhov, The Silent Woman: Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes, The Journalist and the Murderer and Psychoanalysis: The Impossible Profession. Born in Prague, she grew up in New York, where she now lives.

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