| Description |
250 pages ; 21 cm |
| Note |
"First published in The Norton paperback 1966." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
In this book, Karen Horney develops a dynamic theory of neurosis centered on the basic conflict among attitudes of "moving toward," "moving against", and "moving away from" people.--[book cover] |
| Contents |
pt. 1: Neurotic conflicts and attempts at solution. The poignancy of neurotic conflicts -- The basic conflicts -- Moving toward people -- Moving against people -- Moving away from people -- The idealized image -- Externalization -- Auxiliary approaches to artificial harmony -- pt. 2: Consequences of unresolved conflicts. Fears -- Impoverishment of personality -- Hopelessness -- Sadistic trends -- Conclusion: resolution of neurotic conflicts. |
| Subject |
Neuroses.
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| Indexed Term |
Neuroses |
| ISBN |
0393309401 paperback |
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9780393309409 paperback |
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