A Critical History of Psychotherapy, Volume 1

This 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 the second world war.

Autorentext

Renato Foschi is Professor of History of Psychology and History of Science at the Sapienza University of Rome, Italy.

Marco Innamorati is Professor of Dynamic and Developmental Psychology and History and Philosophy of Scientific Concepts at the University of Rome, "Tor Vergata", Italy.

Inhalt

Editorial note for volume 1. 1. Mental health care from antiquity to modern times. 2. From Hypnotism to Psychotherapy. 3. The 20th century and the rooting of psychotherapy. 4. Depth psychology between the World Wars. 5. New Approaches to Psychotherapy Before and After World War II. Index.