Harry Stack Sullivan Interpersonal Theory and Psychotherapy (PDF)

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Synopsis

Harry Stack Sullivan (1892-1949) has been described as 'the most original figure in American psychiatry'. Challenging Freud's psychosexual theory, Sullivan founded the interpersonal theory of psychiatry, which emphasized the role of interpersonal relations, society and culture as the primary determinants of personality development and psychopathology. This concise and coherent account of Sullivan's work and life invites the modern audience to rediscover the provocative, groundbreaking ideas embodied in Sullivan's interpersonal theory and psychotherapy. Harry Stack Sullivan (1892-1949) has been described as 'the most original figure in American psychiatry'. Challenging Freud's psychosexual theory, Sullivan founded the interpersonal theory of psychiatry, which emphasized the role of interpersonal relations, society and culture as the primary determinants of personality development and psychopathology. This concise and coherent account of Sullivan's work and life invites the modern audience to rediscover the provocative, groundbreaking ideas embodied in Sullivan's interpersonal theory and psychotherapy.

Book details

Author:
F Barton Evans
ISBN:
9780415119726
Related ISBNs:
9780415119726
Publisher:
Routledge
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2016-03-09
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
1996
Copyright by:
Routledge 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Psychology