A Critical History of Psychotherapy, Volume 1 - 9781032169408

Taylor & Francis

A Critical History of Psychotherapy, Volume 1From Ancient Origins to the Mid 20th Century\nAuthor(s): Renato Foschi, Marco Innamorati\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032169408, 978-1032169408\nSynopsis\nThis unique book offers a comprehensive overview of the history of psychotherapy. The first of two volumes, it traces the roots of psychotherapy in ancient times, through the influence of Freud and Jung up to the events following World War II.\n\nThe book shows how the history of psychotherapy has evolved over time through different branches and examines the offshoots as they develop. Each part of the book represents a significant period of time or a decade of the 20th century and provides a detailed overview of all significant movements within the history of psychology. The book also shows connections with history and contextualizes each therapeutic paradigm so it can be better understood in a broader social con.