Routledge - Feeling, Being, and the Sense of Self Book

Explore the deep mechanisms of the psyche with this academic work from Routledge. This book examines how the sense of self develops and how it connects to an individual's object relations. By tracing the growth of the individual, the text offers a fresh look at identity and affect within analytic theory. Readers will gain new insights into various clinical phenomena, including narcissism and specific psychopathologies such as borderline, hysteric, and schizoid conditions. This text provides a necessary perspective for those studying the foundations of psychological development and the complexities of the human mind. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding how internal experiences shape the way people relate to themselves and others.