| Item Description: | "In his Forward, Nolan D.C. Lewis argues that, in the light of modern psychopathology the authors of this book have presented their subject interestingly and scientifically from the historical survey on through the various clinical manifestations to the therapeutic, prophylactic and social aspects of the problem. Since most of the well known text books on the subject are now only of historical interest the present book bringing to date what has been learned about the subject is most timely and will be useful not only to psychiatrists and their helpers, but also to general physicians and educators who should possess reliable information of this character"--Foreword. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved) -- "The enigma of sex has challenged man's intellectual curiosity for ages. Only within the past century, has there been a scientific recognition of sex as a major factor in life. In the course of their own professional practice, the authors have often felt the need for a comprehensive reference based upon current material. It was this scarcity which first inspired the authors to attempt such a work. The authors feel there exists a genuine need for literature dealing with modern concepts of psychosexual pathology. This book as will be observed, consists of case-histories of patients whom the authors treated in the course of their private practice of psychoanalysis. A specific attempt has been made to disguise the identity of each patient to assure complete anonymity. In the presentation of the cases particular stress has been placed on the psychodynamics of each sexual deviation. None of the case-material is borrowed. It is hoped moreover that the data presented herein, in the light of clinical research, will help the reader to develop a scientific appreciation of the "sexual deviate" who veritably is a sick individual blind to the true cause."
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