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Bion's Transformations Revisited and Expanded

Essays on the Complexity of Psychoanalysis

Arnaldo Chuster author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Publishing:17th Dec '24

£29.99

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In this illuminating volume, Arnaldo Chuster provides a thorough critique of Wilfred Bion's seminal 1965 work, Transformations.

Offering a rich and nuanced opportunity to enhance one's understanding of this pivotal psychoanalytic text, Chuster establishes a link between the practice of psychoanalysis and Bion's advanced theory, including the key challenges he encountered in the clinical setting with patients. Working through Transformations, Chuster embarks on a courageous journey to follow Bion's path in creating a dialogue between multiple disciplines, explicating and expanding upon the core concepts of different types of transformation. Chuster recognizes Transformations as a pivotal point in Bion's publications, highlighting the profound manifestations of complex thinking it exhibits. Following the complexities of Bion's ideas, the book offers invaluable insights and expansions on topics such as ethics, aesthetics, and their application in imaginative conjectures, while also providing a rigorous discussion on the scientific foundations of Bion's work.

Chuster's innovative perspectives and dedication to the work of Bion make this book a must-read for all psychoanalysts interested in demystifying the often convoluted work of this most eminent analyst and bringing his insightful theories into the 21st century.

ISBN: 9781032748061

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116 pages