Routledge Selected Contributions to Psycho-Analysis by John Rickman

Explore three decades of psychoanalytic research in this reissue of Selected Contributions to Psycho-Analysis. Published by Routledge, this volume brings together the collected papers of John Rickman, originally released in 1957. This edition includes a new preface by Pearl King, providing fresh context to these foundational studies. This collection tracks the development of Rickman's work across diverse and complex fields. Readers will find detailed research covering crime, individual and group dynamics, and psychopathology. The text also examines specialized topics such as hysteria, communication, and general medicine. Designed for students, researchers, and professionals in clinical psychology, this book offers a comprehensive look at the evolution of psychoanalytic thought. It serves as a significant resource for those studying the history of applied psychology and the expanding reach of psychoanalytic theory in various social and medical contexts.