Sigmund Freud

'A compelling, highly original argument about why Freud can and must matter to us now , in our so profoundly troubled present, Matt ffytche's Sigmund Freud is a marvellous achievement.' - Dagmar Herzog, author of Cold War Freud 'Vivid, engrossing and historically accurate, this is now the book of choice for everyone wishing to acquire a broad understanding of Freud’s life, his works, and the socio-cultural context.' - Dany Nobus, Brunel University London However much his work has been reviled or contested, Sigmund Freud remains one of the most significant thinkers of the last 150 years. He founded psychoanalysis, and his vision of human behaviour and the unconscious mind has provided a compelling paradigm for understanding society for much of the twentieth century. In this gripping new account, Matt ffytche draws on the latest research into Freud's impact and historical context, making the case for his continuing relevance in analysing the vagaries, resistances and desires of the human mind. Engaging and accessible, Sigmund Freud will appeal to both students and the general reader, as well as anyone engaged with mental health, dreams and the hidden depths of human experience.