OTHER BANALITIES: MELANIE KLEIN REVISITED; ED. BY JON MILLS

Melanie Klein is one of the few analysts whose body of work has inspired sociologists, philosophers, religious scholars, literary critics and political theorists, all attracted to the cross-fertilisation of her ideas. __Other Banalities__ represents a long over-due exploration of her legacy, including contributions from acclaimed interdisciplinary scholars and practitioners. The contributors situate Klein within the history of the psychoanalytic movement, investigate her key theoretical and clinical advances, and look at how her thought has informed contemporary perspectives in the behavioural sciences and humanities. Topics covered range from Klein’s major psychological theories to clinical pathology, child development, philosophy, sociology, politics, religion, ethics and aesthetics. This volume reflects the auspicious future for Kleinian revivalism and demonstrates the broad relevance of Kleinian thought. It will be of great interest to scholars and practitioners of psychology, psychoanalysis and psychotherapy. Who Wants To Be A Scientist / R.d. Hinshelwood -- Klein On Human Nature / Michael Rustin -- Destruction And Madness / Michael Eigen -- Projective Identification / Robert Maxwell Young -- Precious Illusions / Marilyn Charles -- Klein's Theory Of The Positions Revisited / James S. Grotstein -- Hegel On Projective Identification / Jon Mills -- Childhood Play As Tragic Drama / Walter A. Davis -- Metaphor And The Relationality Of Meaning / Keith Haartman -- Kleinian Theory Is Natural Law Theory / C. Fred Alford. Edited By Jon Mills. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Melanie Klein's work has inspired sociologists, philosophers, religious scholars, and political theorists. Presenting an exploration of her legacy, this volume aims to reflect the future for Kleinian revivalism and demonstrates the relevance of Kleinian thought. It is useful for practitioners of psychology, psychoanalysis and psychotherapy