Bücher von Michael Ermann

This volume describes the way in which psychoanalysis has developed beyond the psychology of ego and object relationships and today places greater emphasis on the importance of ongoing relationships. This has given rise to a fundamental change in analytical treatment practice. Many fundamental attitudes and convictions have been questioned, modified, or abandoned. Attentiveness, authenticity and controlled openness are what shape the encounter today. The book discusses the origins, opportunities and risks of this new approach, particularly in relation to contemporary disturbances and tasks, and closes with a glance into the future.

Freud influenced the face of the 20th century through psychoanalysis. The conceptualisation of the sub-conscious, solving the psychodynamics of neuroses and the development of the psychoanalytical setting in order to research and treat mental dysfunctions are part of his prevailing achievements. The book follows the development of his scientific progress alongside his biography.Basic terms and concepts of psychoanalyses are explained comprehensively and links to current convictions showed. The presentation paints a vivid picture of Freud as human being and scientist supplemented with pictures and tables.

Mit Freuds Tod im Londoner Exil 1939 und der Diskriminierung durch den Nationalsozialismus ging die Epoche der Psychoanalyse als innovative Botschaft in Mitteleuropa in der ersten Hälfte des 20. Jahrhunderts zu Ende. Die USA, London und Paris entwickelten sich zu den neuen Zentren. Von dort gingen ganz neue Entwicklungen aus, die den ''klassischen Freud'' grundsätzlich erneuerten. Das Ergebnis waren die Ich-Psychologie und die Neopsychoanalyse in den USA, die Objektbeziehungstheorie in England und die strukturalistische Psychoanalyse in Frankreich. Das Buch zeichnet diese Entwicklungen in den Jahren 1940-1975 nach. Es endet mit einem Blick auf die Nachkriegsentwicklung in Deutschland und Österreich.