Feminine Psychology By Karen Horney 1967 and 49 similar items

Feminine Psychology By Karen Horney, M.D. Edited and with an introduction by Harold Kelman, M.D. 1967, Norton Company Hardcover with dust jacket, 269 pages In this collection of papers, Dr. Horney brings to the subject of femininity her acute clinical observations and a rigorous testing of both her own hypotheses and those formulated by Freud. The topics she discusses include frigidity, the problem of the monogamous ideal, maternal conflicts, the distrust between the sexes, feminine masochism, and the neurotic need for love. Throughout the book, Dr. Horney draws on her experience as a therapist and at the same time consistently evaluates psychological factors within the context of cultural forces. Many passages have underlining and writing in margins. Very minor shelf wear to front and back covers themselves, however, dust jacket shows wear, rubbing at edges, and open tears near spine and at front flap.