Psychology
The Seminar of Jacques Lacan: The Four Fundamental Concepts of Psychoanalysis
Volume: Book XI
Paperback
Jacques Lacan's writings, and especially the seminars for which he has become famous, offer a controversial, radical reappraisal of the legacy bequeathed by Freud.
Shame and Pride: Affect, Sex, and the Birth of the Self
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This is a revolutionary book about the nature of emotion, about the way emotions are triggered in our private moments, in our relations with others, and by our biology.
The Sister Knot: Why We Fight, Why We're Jealous, and Why We'll Love Each Other No Matter What
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“The best book on sisters, very important and beautifully written.”—Carol Gilligan, author of In a Different Voice
The Situation Is Hopeless But Not Serious
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Calling upon metaphors, vignettes, jokes, innuendos, and certain other "right-hemispheric" language games, Paul Watzlawick shows how we can (and do) make everyday life miserable.
Six Days in August: The Story of Stockholm Syndrome
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A rollicking account of the bizarre hostage drama that gave rise to the term "Stockholm syndrome."