Routledge Silence and Silencing in Psychoanalysis Book

Explore the complex dimensions of silence through this comprehensive academic work from Routledge. As the first major treatment of this subject in recent decades, this book examines silence and silencing from clinical and research perspectives. It provides a deep look into how these concepts function within the field of psychoanalysis. The text approaches the subject on three distinct levels. It establishes context by examining silence through the lenses of phenomenology, theology, linguistics, musicology, and contemporary Western society. The central portion of the book focuses on the specific position of silence in psychoanalysis, exploring its various types and possible meanings, including its role as a form of resistance. This volume is a significant resource for professionals and students interested in the Relational Perspectives Book Series. By connecting psychoanalytic theory with philosophy and other disciplines, it offers a broad understanding of how silence operates in both clinical practice and broader cultural contexts.