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A Primer of Freudian Psychology: Book Guide, Author and Facts

A Primer of Freudian Psychology by Calvin S. Hall: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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The purpose of this primer is to present clearly, briefly, and systematically the psychological theories advanced by Sigmund Freud. Freud's contributions in the areas of abnormal psychology, psychopathology, psychotherapy, and psychiatry have been summarized by a number of writers, but his work as a psychological theorist in the area of general psychology has not been presented in a systematic and comprehensive form. The author contends that Freud's distinctive role in intellectual and scientific history is that of a psychological theorist. Freud himself regarded psychoanalysis primarily as a system of psychology and not merely a branch of abnormal psychology or psychiatry. He wanted to be remembered and identified chiefly as a psychologist. The author's purpose, then, in summarizing the psychology of Sigmund Freud is to rescue him from the domain of mental disorders and to restore him t

Quick facts about A Primer of Freudian Psychology

  • Title: A Primer of Freudian Psychology
  • Author: Calvin S. Hall
  • First published: 1954
  • Genre: psychoanalysis, textbooks, personnalité
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL1941879W

Where to read A Primer of Freudian Psychology

A Primer of Freudian Psychology by Calvin S. Hall is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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What is A Primer of Freudian Psychology about?

The purpose of this primer is to present clearly, briefly, and systematically the psychological theories advanced by Sigmund Freud.

Who wrote A Primer of Freudian Psychology?

A Primer of Freudian Psychology was written by Calvin S. Hall.

When was A Primer of Freudian Psychology published?

A Primer of Freudian Psychology was first published in 1954.

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