Penelope Garvey Knihy

A thorough exploration of Kleinian psychoanalytic concepts is presented through twelve major themes, including Unconscious Phantasy and Projective Identification, organized both historically and thematically. The text updates RD Hinshelwood's original work, incorporating two decades of advancements in the field. Additionally, the book features an alphabetical listing of entries, enabling readers to engage with specific topics from Karl Abraham to Whole Object at varying depths. This resource is essential for psychoanalysts, psychotherapists, and anyone interested in Kleinian theory.

This important book provides a concise introduction to Melanie Klein and the key concepts and theories she founded, outlining their application to psychoanalytic technique, and explaining how her ideas have been further developed.