Routledge - Updating Midlife: Psychoanalytic Perspectives

Midlife is a concept used across many different fields, yet it is often applied imprecisely, even within the psychoanalytic paradigm. This book by Routledge addresses this gap by attempting to settle the proper meaning of the term. It provides a rigorous exploration of the concept through the challenge of establishing foundations for a true psychoanalytic metapsychology specifically for midlife. Designed for professionals and students in psychology and psychiatry, this text moves beyond vague definitions. The editors aim to provide a structured framework that helps define what midlife truly means from a psychoanalytic standpoint. By focusing on the development of a dedicated metapsychology, the book offers a deeper understanding of this life stage within clinical psychology and related disciplines. This work is a significant resource for those looking to understand the theoretical foundations of midlife development in a professional psychoanalytic context.