Stephen Frosh applies psychoanalysis to social issues, exploring themes of gender, culture, and 'race' within psychosocial studies. His work delves into the deep psychological motivations that shape our perceptions and interpersonal dynamics. Frosh offers penetrating insights into how individual psychology and societal forces construct our reality. Readers will appreciate his ability to connect theoretical concepts with practical implications for understanding human behavior.
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In this thoroughly revised and updated second edition, Stephen Frosh examines the arguments surrounding psychoanalysis at some key points and provides an accessible introduction and critical guide to the current standing of psychoanalysis.
The book explores the complex relationship between psychoanalysis and racism, highlighting its historical roots in Jewish identity and the impact of antisemitism. It addresses the ongoing struggle within the psychoanalytic movement to incorporate antiracist perspectives, noting that this deficiency has hindered engagement with Black communities. While psychoanalysis has been characterized as a "Jewish science," the author argues that it has yet to fully realize its potential as an antiracist discipline, despite recent efforts to address these issues.
Operation Rolling Thunder was a disastrous and wasteful attempt in terms of men and material by the Johnson administration to micromanage an air campaign to achieve specific diplomatic goals, but in the end achieved neither military nor political victory. číst celé