Freud: An Intellectual Biography
- ISBN-10
- 0521864186
- ISBN-13
- 9780521864183
- Series
- Freud
- Category
- Biography & Autobiography
- Pages
- 484
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2017-01-16
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Author
- Joel Whitebook
Description
This book presents a radical look at the founder of psychoanalysis in his broader cultural context, addressing critical issues and challenging stereotypes.
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