Freud: A Very Short Introduction

Freud: A Very Short Introduction
Author: Anthony Storr
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2001-02-22
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0191606650

Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) revolutionized the way in which we think about ourselves. From its beginnings as a theory of neurosis, Freud developed psycho-analysis into a general psychology which became widely accepted as the predominant mode of discussing personality and interpersonal relationships. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Psychoanalysis

Psychoanalysis
Author: Daniel Pick
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2015
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0199226814

Psychoanalysis has been hailed as an indispensible starting point for understanding neuroses and psychoses. In this Very Short Introduction, Daniel Pick offers an account of the present-day practice of analysis, highlighting the benefits, whilst also shedding light on the problems, risks and failings in the long history of the movement.

Psychology: A Very Short Introduction

Psychology: A Very Short Introduction
Author: Gillian Butler
Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2000-02-24
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0191606405

Psychology is part of everyone's experience: it influences the way we think about everything from education and intelligence, to relationships and emotions, advertising and criminality. People readily behave as amateur psychologists, offering explanations for what people think, feel, and do. But what exactly are psychologists trying to do? What scientific grounding do they have for their approach? This book provides an understanding of some of psychology's leading ideas and their practical relevance, making it a stimulating introduction for anyone interested in understanding the human mind. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Myth

Myth
Author: Robert Alan Segal
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2015
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0198724705

This Very Short Introduction explores different approaches to myth from several disciplines, including science, religion, philosophy, literature, and psychology. In this new edition, Robert Segal considers both the future study of myth as well as the impact of areas such as cognitive science and the latest approaches to narrative theory.

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy
Author: Tom Burns
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 153
Release: 2015
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0199689369

The rise of psychotherapy has been one of the defining features of the 20th century. In this title, Tom Burns and Eva Burns-Lundgren trace the development of psychotherapy and counselling, from its origins in Freud's psychoanalysis to the variety of different approaches on offer today.

Kafka: A Very Short Introduction

Kafka: A Very Short Introduction
Author: Ritchie Robertson
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2004-10-28
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0192804553

Franz Kafka is one of the most intriguing writers of the 20th century. In this text the author provides an up-to-date introduction to Kafka, beginning with an examination of his life and then discussing some of the major themes that emerge in Kafka's work.

Love

Love
Author: Ronald De Sousa
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 153
Release: 2015
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 019966384X

Explores the philosophical notion of love, and argues that love is more complex than conventional thought would have us believe.

Sexuality: A Very Short Introduction

Sexuality: A Very Short Introduction
Author: Veronique Mottier
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2008-04-24
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0199298025

Mottier examines the questions around what shapes our sexuality asking if it is a product of our genes, or of society, culture or politics. The changing views of sexual norms are dealt with as are issues surrounding feminism, religion, eugenics, and HIV / AIDS.

Emotion

Emotion
Author: Dylan Evans
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2019-09-26
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 0198834403

Was love invented by European poets in the Middle Ages or is it part of human nature? Will winning the lottery really make you happy? Is it possible to build robots that have feelings? In this Very Short Introduction Dylan Evans explores these and many other intriguing questions in this guide to the latest thinking about the emotions. Drawing on a wide range of scientific research, from anthropology and psychology to neuroscience and artificial intelligence, Evans takes the reader on a fascinating journey into the human heart, discussing the evolution of emotions and their biological basis, the science of happiness, and the role that emotions play in memory and decision making. Greeted by critics as a pop science classic when it was first published in 2001, the book has now been thoroughly revised and updated to incorporate new developments in our understanding of emotions, including new sections addressing the neural basis of empathy and the emotional impact of films. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.