Reading Michael Balint

Synopsis

Michael Balint Was One Of The Major Figures In The British Independent School Of Psychoanalysis, Along With Winnicott And Fairbairn. His Ideas, Especially The Implications Of His Work With Groups Of Medical Practitioners, Have Remained Hugely Influential Within Modern Psychoanalysis. Sometimes The Origin And Full Import Of His Work Has Been Somewhat Overlooked, However, In Its Implications For Contemporary Theory And Practice. This Book Seeks To Redress The Balance By Providing A Clear Overview Of The Main Tenets Of His Work And Its Importance For Modern Object Relations Theory And Practice And Brief Psychotherapy--provided By Publisher.