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Attachment, Play, and Authenticity: A Winnicott Primer,Used
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D.W. Winnicott is likely the most influential and evocative child therapist and theoretician who ever lived. His work provides the underpinning for much of the empirical and clinical enterprises regarding the developmental process over the past halfcentury. Using over 25 of his most thoughtprovokingindeed provocativeconceptual and clinical writing as its base, Attachment, Play and Authenticity provides a systematic construction of his theorizing and then integrates it with his clinical work. The book begins with a description of Winnicott's unique ability to link Freudian drive theory with what we now call object relations theory by describing the newborn as a being with 'predatory ideas' and the new mother as adaptively 'preoccupied' with her baby. It then discusses the infant's innate need to 'create' its mother; the dangers of a false compliance to an unreliable mother in order to survive; the dynamic dialectic between the baby's essential isolation and its need for others; and the capacity for hate as intrinsic to the humanization process. The role of play as the medium and hallmark of human potential, the creation of transitional phenomena to weather the aloneness of existence and the antisocial qualities inherent in the human condition are then all brought into play as pillars of his conceptual constructions. These themes are constantly interwoven throughout the book with an analysis of his clinical work, so that Winnicott as preeminent clinician sits alongside Winnicott as generative theorist.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Attachment, Play, and Authenticity: A Winnicott Primer'? A: This book explores D.W. Winnicott's theories on child development, emphasizing the relationship between attachment, play, and authenticity in children.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Steven B. Tuber, who analyzes and interprets D.W. Winnicott's influential work in child therapy.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 224 pages, providing a comprehensive overview of Winnicott's theories and clinical practices.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the infant's need for a reliable mother, the role of play in human potential, and the complexities of human relationships.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to Winnicott's theories? A: Yes, the book serves as a primer, making Winnicott's complex ideas accessible for readers unfamiliar with his work.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the first edition of 'Attachment, Play, and Authenticity: A Winnicott Primer', published on February 15, 2008.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', which indicates it may have some wear but is still functional.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Applied Psychology, focusing on developmental psychology and child therapy.
- Q: When was the book released? A: The release date of the book is February 8, 2008.