
Guide to Psychoanalytic Developmental Theories
Author: Joseph PalomboPublisher: SpringerHardcover:ISBN 10: 0387884548ISBN 13: 978-0387884547The profound influence of psychoanalytic theories of development still resonates in the thinking and practice of today’s mental health professionals. This guide provides a succinct and reliable overview of what these theories are and where they came from. Review From the reviews: "Palombo, Bendicsen and Koch’s Guide to Psychoanalytic Developmental Theories offers a much-needed, comprehensive examination of the contributions of eighteen important psychoanalytic developmental theorists. Beginning with Freud’s foundational drive theory, the authors proceed to examine a range of psychoanalytic theories, including ego psychological, object relational, life cycle, interpersonal, self, and attachment. Chapters are well organized and they include not only the authors’ concise summaries of each theorist’s unique contribution, but