Routledge - The Vicissitudes of Totemism Book

Explore the complex history of totemism in this academic study from Routledge. The book examines the shift in literature regarding totemism after 1914 and analyzes the impact of Freud's Totem and Taboo. While Freud's work initially met with silence and later faced hostile reactions, this text provides a deep look into the subject's evolution. It also addresses the perspectives of major thinkers like C. Levi-Strauss, who examined totemism as an illusion. This work is essential for readers interested in psychology, psychiatry, and the historical development of anthropological theories. Written by Gerard Lucas, a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, this book offers a professional perspective on the subject matter.