First published in 1922 as the second edition of a 1920 original, and formed from lectures delivered in the Psychological Laboratory at the University of Cambridge in 1919, this book attempts 'to put into a biological setting the system of psycho-therapy which came to be generally adopted in Great Britain in the treatment of the psycho-neuroses of war' in the wake of WWI. Rivers suggests a variety of treatments for war-related psychological disorders, including hypnotism, and the possible link between of military duties and 'the neuroses of warfare'. This book will be of value to anyone with…mehr
First published in 1922 as the second edition of a 1920 original, and formed from lectures delivered in the Psychological Laboratory at the University of Cambridge in 1919, this book attempts 'to put into a biological setting the system of psycho-therapy which came to be generally adopted in Great Britain in the treatment of the psycho-neuroses of war' in the wake of WWI. Rivers suggests a variety of treatments for war-related psychological disorders, including hypnotism, and the possible link between of military duties and 'the neuroses of warfare'. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of psychology or in psychological disorders arising from combat situations.
W.H.R. Rivers was a distinguished early twentieth-century English anthropologist, neurologist, ethnologist, and psychiatrist, known for his pioneering work in several fields. Born in 1864, Rivers made notable contributions to the understanding of the human mind and society. Perhaps most famously, he authored 'Instinct and the Unconscious: A Contribution to a Biological Theory of the Psycho-Neuroses' (1920), which provided innovative insights into human psychology and the role of instinctual behavior. His literary style is often categorized by a clinical approach, reflecting his scientific background, and seamlessly integrates empirical observations with theoretical discussions. Rivers's interdisciplinary approach bridged the gap between medicine and anthropology. He gathered much of his data through fieldwork, notably during the Torres Strait Expedition of 1898, where he conducted pioneering studies of the inhabitants' sensory processes and social structures. His work laid the groundwork for future anthropological and psychological research, including the development of participant observation as a method. Rivers's influence extended to his service as a psychiatrist during World War I, where he treated soldiers for shell shock, now known as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and argued for the importance of therapy. Rivers passed away in 1922, leaving behind a legacy that has been critical to the development of social sciences.
Inhaltsangabe
Preface 1. Introduction 2. The unconscious 3. Suppression 4. Suppression and inhibition 5. The context of the unconscious 6. The nature of instinct 7. The danger-instincts 8. Suppression and the all-or-none principle 9. Instinct and suppression 10. Dissociation 11. The 'complex' 12. Suggestion 13. Hypnotism 14. Sleep 15. The psycho-neuroses 16. Hysteria or substitution-neurosis 17. Other modes of solution 18. Regression 19. Sublimation Appendix I. Freud's psychology of the unconscious Appendix II. A case of claustrophobia Appendix III. The repression of war experience Appendix IV. War-neurosis and military training Appendix V. Freud's conception of the 'censorship' Appendix VI. 'Wind-up' Appendix VII. Psychology and the war Appendix VIII. The instinct of acquisition Index.
Preface 1. Introduction 2. The unconscious 3. Suppression 4. Suppression and inhibition 5. The context of the unconscious 6. The nature of instinct 7. The danger-instincts 8. Suppression and the all-or-none principle 9. Instinct and suppression 10. Dissociation 11. The 'complex' 12. Suggestion 13. Hypnotism 14. Sleep 15. The psycho-neuroses 16. Hysteria or substitution-neurosis 17. Other modes of solution 18. Regression 19. Sublimation Appendix I. Freud's psychology of the unconscious Appendix II. A case of claustrophobia Appendix III. The repression of war experience Appendix IV. War-neurosis and military training Appendix V. Freud's conception of the 'censorship' Appendix VI. 'Wind-up' Appendix VII. Psychology and the war Appendix VIII. The instinct of acquisition Index.
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