{"title":"Matt ffytche","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the intriguing world of Matt ffytche, a distinguished author and scholar renowned for his in-depth explorations into psychoanalysis and biography. With a unique ability to weave together the complexities of psychological theories and the lives of influential figures, ffytche brings a fresh perspective to established narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his most notable works includes \u003cem\u003eSigmund Freud\u003c\/em\u003e, a profound biography that delves into the life and legacy of the father of psychoanalysis. This book is a part of our \u003cstrong\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/strong\u003e collection, offering readers an insightful journey through Freud's revolutionary ideas and personal experiences that shaped the field of psychology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMatt ffytche's writing not only articulates the intricate details of his subjects' lives but also provides a broader understanding of their impact on contemporary thought. His works serve as an essential resource for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of psychoanalytic theories and the historical figures who pioneered them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our selection of Matt ffytche's books to discover the captivating stories and expert analysis that underscore his contributions to the field.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sigmund-freud-by-matthew-ffytche-9781789145793","title":"Sigmund Freud","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever much his work has been reviled or contested, Sigmund Freud remains one of the most significant thinkers of the last one hundred and fifty years. He founded psychoanalysis, and his vision of human behaviour and the unconscious mind provided a compelling paradigm for the understanding of society for much of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this gripping new account, Matt ffytche draws on the latest research into Freud's impact and historical context, making the case for his continuing relevance in analysing the vagaries, resistances, and desires of the human mind. Engaging and accessible, \u003ci\u003eSigmund Freud\u003c\/i\u003e appeals to both students and the general reader, as well as anyone fascinated with mental health, dreams, and the hidden depths of human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis stylishly succinct biography leads readers through signal episodes in Freud's life, with rich insight into crucial historical contexts: the vagaries of antisemitism, the sharpening of gender conflicts, the disillusionments wrought by world war. The book ingeniously embeds explications of Freud's most resonant concepts, not just the unconscious, the ego, and the vicissitudes of Oedipus, but also such enduringly pertinent phenomena as ambivalence, deferred effects, defence mechanisms, intimate rivalries, magical thinking, and repetition compulsion. A compelling, highly original argument about why Freud can and must matter to us \u003ci\u003enow\u003c\/i\u003e, in our so profoundly troubled present, ffytche's \u003ci\u003eSigmund Freud\u003c\/i\u003e is a marvellous achievement.\u003c\/b\u003e — Dagmar Herzog, author of \u003ci\u003eCold War Freud: Psychoanalysis in an Age of Catastrophes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVivid, engrossing, and historically accurate, this is now the book of choice for everyone wishing to acquire a broad understanding of Freud's life, his works, and the sociocultural context in which he set out as a researcher in neurology and rose to fame as the conquistador of the deepest recesses of the human mind.\u003c\/b\u003e — Dany Nobus, professor of psychoanalytic psychology, Brunel University London\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845765714156,"sku":"9781789145793","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27986973482824.jpg?v=1758894057"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/matt-ffytche.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}