Michal Shapira Livres

This book provides a historical analysis of one of Sigmund Freud's least- studied cases, published in 1920 as The Psychogenesis of a Case of Homosexuality in a Woman.

Focusing on a lesser-known case study from 1920, the book delves into Freud's exploration of the psychogenesis of female homosexuality. It offers a historical analysis that sheds light on Freud's theories and methodologies, examining the societal and psychological contexts of the time. Through this case, the author highlights the complexities of sexual identity and the evolution of psychoanalytic thought, providing valuable insights into both Freud's work and the history of gender and sexuality.

This groundbreaking study reveals how British psychoanalysis shaped democracy, childhood and the family during and after the Second World War. It follows the work of psychoanalysts in war nurseries, juvenile courts, state committees and children's hospitals, showing how experts informed broad social questions in an age of mass violence.