Theodor Reik was a pioneering lay analyst who focused on applying psychoanalytic principles beyond traditional medical contexts. His work delved into profound human motivations, particularly exploring themes of mythic thinking, sexuality, and art. Reik was renowned for his free associative writing style, reflecting his interest in spontaneous thought processes. Through his extensive writings and teaching, he significantly shaped the development of non-medical psychoanalysis in the United States.
Theodor Reik was a significant figure in psychoanalysis, having been one of Freud's earliest students in Vienna. With a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Vienna, he contributed to the field through his unique insights and theories. His career spanned several decades, culminating in his influence on psychoanalytic thought until his passing in New York City in 1969.
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Case histories are used to show that a psychoanalyst's ability to understand and relate to his patients reflects his skills of self-observation and self-analysis
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First U.S. edition bound in blue cloth, 260 pages. VG copy, A tight clean copy with average shelf wear mostly to the corners and spine tips. Hinges tight, paper clean.
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