Erik H. Erikson: Explorer of Identity and the Life Cycle

by Richard Stevens

Overview

Erik Erikson has been described as 'probably the most significant post-Freudian thinker' with a 'unique and profound vision'. Al Gore was his student, Bill Clinton a great admirer. Getting to grips with his complex ideas however is no easy task. This book provides a comprehensive and in-depth road map to Erikson's work and is ideal for all students of Psychology. Stevens lucidly and authoritatively analyses his ideas about childhood development, adolescence, identity, the life cycle and his psychobiographical studies of Luther and Gandhi. This penetrating critique of Erikson's work reveals how relevant his ideas are today.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781350312692
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	03/26/2008
Series:	Mind Shapers
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	152
File size:	523 KB

About the Author

RICHARD STEVENS was previously Head of Psychology at the Open University, UK, and has been Chair of the Association for Humanistic Psychology in Britain and consultant editor for psychoanalysis for the Oxford University Press Dictionary of Psychology. His previous books include Personal World and Understanding the Self. Dr Stevens broadcasts regularly on psychological issues.
RICHARD STEVENS was previously Head of Psychology at the Open University, UK.

Table of Contents

Introduction
A brief Biography
Triple Book-Keeping
The Life Cycle
Psychosocial Identity
Psychobiographical Studies
The Nature of Erikson's Contribution
Appendix: Exercises in Self-Awareness
References
Index.