The Self-Marginalization of Wilhelm Stekel: Freudian Circles Inside and Out (Path in Psychology)

The Self-Marginalization of Wilhelm Stekel reveals the complex symbiotic bond between Stekel and Sigmund Freud in its many social and psychological aspects. This biography also explores the dual context of the formative years of psychoanalysis, and Freud’s relationships with his colleagues. Each chapter examines an aspect of social marginalization, including self-marginalization, the relationship of marginals to the mainstream, and the value of marginalization in the construction of identity. Includes unpublished

As both an early disciple of and influence on Freud, Wilhelm Stekel enjoyed a unique position within the analytic movement. More recently, he has been notable more for his ostracism from Freud’s sphere and little else. The Self-Marginalization of Wilhelm Stekel brings a fresh perspective on Stekel, revealing the complex, symbiotic bond between mentor and follower in its many social, interpersonal, and psychological forms.In addition to shedding light on a famous outsider, this biography is set in a dual context of the formative years of psychoanalysis and Freud’s relationships with his colleagues: comparisons and contrasts abound with Adler, Jung, and other, revered exiles from Freudian circles. At the same time, each chapter defines and identifies a particular aspect of the marginalization process, including self-marginalization, the relationship of marginals to the mainstream, and the value of marginalization in the construction of identity. In all, this book will provide

An in-depth look into the social history of psychoanalysis

An informed re-thinking of Stekel’s contributions as theorist and clinician

A new view of marginalization as differentiated from similar social phenomena

Previously unpublished correspondence between Freud and Stekel

A new translation of Stekel’s 1926 essay, "On the History of the Analytical Movement"

The Self-Marginalization of Wilhelm Stekel peels back layers of history to create a singular addition to our knowledge of the origins of psychoanalysis. Psychologists, social scientists, and readers interested in the history of science will find this book an illuminating glimpse into the lives and legacies of the first psychoanalysts.

As both an early disciple of and influence on Freud, Wilhelm Stekel enjoyed a unique position within the analytic movement. More recently, he has been notable more for his ostracism from Freud's sphere and little else. The Self-Marginalization of Wilhelm Stekel brings a fresh perspective on Stekel, revealing the complex, symbiotic bond between mentor and follower in its many social, interpersonal, and psychological forms. In addition to shedding light on a famous outsider, this biography is set in a dual context of the formative years of psychoanalysis and Freud's relationships with his colleagues: comparisons and contrasts abound with Adler, Jung, and other, revered exiles from Freudian circles. At the same time, each chapter defines and identifies a particular aspect of the marginalization process, including self-marginalization, the relationship of marginals to the mainstream, and the value of marginalization in the construction of identity. In all, this book will provide -an in-depth look into the social history of psychoanalysis - an informed re-thinking of Stekel's contributions as theorist and clinician-a new view of marginalization as differentiated from similar social phenomena-previously unpublished correspondence between Freud and Stekel - a new translation of Stekel's 1926 essay,'On the History of the Analytical Movement'The Self-Marginalization of Wilhelm Stekel peels back layers of history to create a singular addition to our knowledge of the origins of psychoanalysis. Psychologists, social scientists, and readers interested in the history of science will find this book an illuminating glimpse into the lives and legacies of the first psychoanalysts. Contents......Page 12 1. Marginalization through psychoanalysis: An introduction......Page 13 2. A silent antipode: The making and breaking of psychoanalyst Wilhelm Stekel......Page 34 3. Masturbation and neurasthenia: Freud and Stekel in debate on the harmful effects of auto-erotism......Page 66 4. Curing society by better education: Wilhelm Stekel on parental influences in the causation and prevention of compulsion neuroses......Page 83 5. The art of imitation: Wilhelm Stekel’s Lehrjahre......Page 100 6. Marginal historiography: On Stekel’s account of things......Page 116 7. Evidence of estrangement: Notes on the Stekel-Freud correspondence......Page 131 8. On the history of the analytical movement......Page 144 9. The Stekel-Freud correspondence......Page 176 References......Page 215 B......Page 223 D......Page 224 F......Page 225 H......Page 226 J......Page 227 M......Page 228 O......Page 229 R......Page 230 S......Page 231 U......Page 232 Z......Page 233 "As both an early disciple of and influence on Freud, Wilhelm Stekel enjoyed a unique position within the analytic movement. More recently, he has been notable more for his ostracism from Freud's sphere and little else. This Self-Marginalization of Wilhelm Stekel brings a fresh perspective on Stekel, revealing the complex, symbiotic bond between mentor and follower in its many social, interpersonal, and psychological forms."--BOOK JACKET. As both an early disciple of and influence on Freud, Wilhelm Stekel enjoyed a unique position within the analytic movement. This book brings a fresh perspective on Stekel, revealing the symbiotic bond between mentor and follower in its many social, interpersonal, and psychological forms.