240 pp. Same Date. Following the Preface, Contents divided into 10 chapters: (1) "Introduction"; (2) "Psychoanalytic theory"; (3) "The standing of the theory: psychoanalysis and science"; (4) "The support from the case material: the argument from intelligibility"; (5) "The support from psychoanalytic interpretations; (6) "The validity of psychoanalytic method"; (7) "The support from the case material: reconsidered"; (8) "The support from scientific inquiry"; (9) "The effectiveness of psychoanalytic therapy"; (10) "The standing of psychoanalysis"; Chapter references, pp. 219-232; Suggestions for further reading, pp. 233; Index, pp. 234-240. Shiny white wrappers with title lettering in red letters at upper middle front cover, just above Author name lettering in blue across middle front cover. Edges lightly toned; pages lightly toned around perimeters, else, Fine: Tight binding (NO cracks); sharp corners (NO bumps or curls); NO previous owner names; NO remainder marks. Clean text. The way to read a classic on the scientific status of psychoanalysis, more than 41 years old.

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Title: The Standing of Psychoanalysis (Opus)
Publisher: Nation Books / Perseus Books Group, Oxford New York Toronto Melbourne
Publication Date: 1981
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0192891200
ISBN 13: 9780192891204
Binding: Soft cover
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: Fine

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"Well worth reading. ... Provides a fresh overview of the major problems involved in connecting psychoanalysis to the scientific community. ... Even the hardened professinoal will find it exciting to follow [the author] as he penetrates a maze of arguments and counterarguments." --Contemporary Psychology

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