In this book, Poul Rohleder presents a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the theory of the Oedipus complex and its standing in contemporary psychoanalysis.
The Oedipus Complex: A Contemporary Introduction charts the developments of the theory, exploring Freud's original work on the subject before moving on to later developments by Klein and the Independents in the UK. Rohleder interweaves perspectives from French psychoanalysis and contemporary relational thought, and explores the various critiques of the theory, including feminist, queer, and cross-cultural perspectives. Through this holistic and contemporary exploration, Rohleder offers the contemporary practitioner a broad and nuanced consideration of how Oedipal dynamics can play a vital role in their work with patients.
This book will be of interest to psychoanalysts and psychotherapists in practice and training who have an interest in expanding their understanding of the Oedipus complex and its relevance to a contemporary way of working.
| ISBN: | 9781032495729 |
| Publication date: | 10th September 2025 |
| Author: | Poul Rohleder |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 144 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Introductions to Contemporary Psychoanalysis |
| Genres: |
Psychoanalytical and Freudian psychology Psychotherapy |
In this book, Poul Rohleder presents a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the theory of the Oedipus complex and its standing in contemporary psychoanalysis.
The Oedipus Complex: A Contemporary Introduction charts the developments of the theory, exploring Freud's original work on the subject before moving on to later developments by Klein and the Independents in the UK. Rohleder interweaves perspectives from French psychoanalysis and contemporary relational thought, and explores the various critiques of the theory, including feminist, queer, and cross-cultural perspectives. Through this holistic and contemporary exploration, Rohleder offers the contemporary practitioner a broad and nuanced consideration of how Oedipal dynamics can play a vital role in their work with patients.
This book will be of interest to psychoanalysts and psychotherapists in practice and training who have an interest in expanding their understanding of the Oedipus complex and its relevance to a contemporary way of working.
The Oedipus Complex features in the following genres: Psychoanalytical and Freudian psychology, Psychotherapy
The Oedipus Complex is available in Paperback, Hardback
The Oedipus Complex was written by Poul Rohleder and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
The Oedipus Complex has 144 pages
Yes it is part of Routledge Introductions to Contemporary Psychoanalysis series
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