Sex and Sexuality: Winnicottian Perspectives (The Winnicott Studies Monograph Series) - Softcover

Caldwell, Lesley

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1855759098 ISBN 13: 9781855759091

Publisher: Routledge, 2005

Synopsis

Winnicott and "sex" are two subjects that are rarely associated with one another. Sexuality is not a prominent theme within the work of Winnicott, who preferred to concentrate on the development of the self from infancy. However, his writings contain unexplored insights into sexuality and it is these hidden insights that prompted the author to invite papers from leading analysts to expand upon them. This collection provides a fresh and innovative look at the work of Winnicott and into sexuality, in particular infantile sexuality. The unusual link of Winnicott to Freud and to a psychoanalysis located in the drives encourages a different perspective into British psychoanalysis. Other diverse themes include a historical examination of Winnicott through the British Society; an exploration of the similarities between Laplanche and Winnicott; the use of Winnicott's work in the treatment of sexual dysfunction; and the interrelation between sexuality and play. This is the sixth volume in the Winnicott Studies Monograph Series.

About this title

About the Author:

Lesley Caldwell

Review:

'This book, inspired by Winnicott's life and work, adopts, broadly, two themes: the true self and the resonance of Winnicott's thinking with the contributions of other major psychoanalysts of the past half century.The second theme could be said to emerge from the first: the pursuit of authenticity, whether by patient or analyst. There is no more important concern for psychoanalysis. Our role, in a world where the complex role of healing is often displaced by strategies of rationalisation and normalisation, requires defending by example. These papers are emblematic of analytic work at its finest. I cannot imagine anyone with a serious interest in mental health failing to be inspired by their integrity.'- Paul Williams, Joint Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Psychoanalysis

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1855759098
• ISBN 13: 9781855759091
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 190