Routledge - Helene Deutsch: A Psychoanalyst's Life (History of Ideas)

Explore the life and legacy of one of the most influential figures in psychoanalysis. As a student and protege of Sigmund Freud, Helene Deutsch played a significant role in the development of psychological theory. This biography from the History of Ideas Series examines her journey as an early woman analyst and an ardent feminist. Deutsch was a leading proponent of Freud's theories regarding the psychology of women. This book also looks at her experience as one of the first prominent career women to balance a professional life with motherhood, highlighting the personal conflicts she faced between those two roles. As the last survivor of Freud's original circle from Vienna at the time of her death in 1982, her life offers a unique window into the history of psychoanalytic thought. This text is a valuable resource for students and readers interested in medical, legal, and social science biographies.