The language of Winnicott
Subtitle: a dictionary and guide to understanding his work
By: Jan Abram ; bibliography compiled by Harry Karnac.
Contributors: Karnac, Harry.
Publisher: J. Aronson
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Northvale, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 378
Subjects: Winnicott, D. W. 1896-1971; Winnicott, D. W. 1896-1971 -- Bibliography; Psychoanalysis
Description: D. W. Winnicott has profoundly influenced contemporary psychology, psychotherapy, and psychoanalysis. His 600-plus papers offer a unique compass to the psychotherapeutic process and child development. However, Winnicott's sometimes elliptical and metaphoric use of language can make his ideas indecipherable, his writings appear simple or opaque. This new book helps us read and understand Winnicott in all of his richness.

Each of his major ideas is organized into a lexicon of words and phrases which represent the major theories in his work. Each entry is a journey through his papers that clearly illuminates the breadth and depth of his concepts. The result is an invaluable guide to this clinical genius and his seminal theory.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.