Mechanisms of Character Formation - An Introduction To Psychoanalysis - Hardcover

“Mechanisms of Character Formation” is an introduction to the subject of psychoanalysis written by William A. White. Within its pages, White explains the fundamental principles of psychoanalysis with reference to some of the different contemporary views and theories, all in a way that a student or layman may understand. This volume will appeal to those with an interest in psychology, especially the history and development of psychoanalysis. Contents include: “The Genetic Approach to the Problem of Consciousness”, “The Fore-Conscious and Unconscious”, “The Conflict”, “Symbolism”, “Dream Mechanisms”, “The Family Romance”, “The Will to Power The All-Powerfulness of Thought”, “Extroversion and Introversion”, “Organ Inferiority”, etc. Many vintage books like this are increasingly scarce and expensive. That is why we are republishing this volume now complete with the original text and artwork.

Originally published in 1916, this early work on Mechanisms of Character Formation is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. With chapters on The conflict, Dream mechanisms and Extroversion and Introversion it contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.