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The Jewish world of Sigmund Freud : essays on cultural roots and the problem of religious identity /

"The 16 essays explore the particular imbeddedness of Freud and his followers in the cultural matrix of Jewish Central and Eastern Europe. Topics covered include general, sociological, historical, and cultural issues and then turn to the personal. Freud's emphasis on intellectualism and mo...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Richards, Arnold D.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2010]
Subjects:
Freud, Sigmund, > 1856-1939.
Freud, Sigmund, > 1856-1939 > Religion.
Jews > Identity.
Jews > Europe > Intellectual life.
Judaism and psychoanalysis.
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Summary:"The 16 essays explore the particular imbeddedness of Freud and his followers in the cultural matrix of Jewish Central and Eastern Europe. Topics covered include general, sociological, historical, and cultural issues and then turn to the personal. Freud's emphasis on intellectualism and morality reveal the deep and abiding influence of European Jewish tradition upon his work"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:viii, 196 pages ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780786444243 (softcover : alk. paper)
078644424X (softcover : alk. paper)