Examines some of the problems that are inherent to psychoanalysis, particularly in view of the analyst's claim to know the patient's mind better than the patient which can blind the analyst to those times when he is in error.

Employing psychoanalytic theories of development, this book reveals the interplay between physical, emotional and psychological factors that contribute to the individual patterns of development. This book covers the major milestones of life, including adolescence, work, parenthood and old age.

This new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to incorporate new developments in the field. The authors discuss each of the crucial stages in human development through birth, adolescence, mid-life and old age to dying, grief and mourning.

Schemas and models in psychoanalysis.

In a synthesis of historical narrative and theoretical exposition, Eric Rayner provides an account of the Independent Group of British psychoanalysts. His discussion of the development and work of the Group includes succinct accounts of the contribution of Winnicott, Fairbairn, Balint, Khan, Jones, Bowlby, Rycroft and Bollas.

Eric Rayner has written an incisive and much needed introduction to the work of Matte Blanco, using vivid clinical examples to explain key concepts.