The first full biography of the British psychoanalyst whose innovative ideas have been difficult to grasp because of his enigmatic and ambiguous writing style. He made important contributions in psychiatric rehabilitation and individual psychoanalysis, and founded the group relations movement. BlTandonu, a psychiatrist in Lyon, France, explains Bion's work in clearer language. Originally published in French in 1990. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Wilfred Bion: His Life and Works 1897-1979

Biographies & Memoirs

Bléandonu, Gérard

Arts & Literature

The Guilford Press

This is the first full biography and the first comprehensive exposition of one of the most interesting and influential figures in recent psychoanalysis.  It is particularly welcome, since Bion's ideas are often found to be difficult to access.  Bion made pioneering discoveries in officer selection, in psychiatric rehabilitation, and in founding the group relations movement.  He then turned to individual psychoanalysis and wrote what many believe to be the most important body of work since Freud and Klein.  Bleandonu takes us through Bion's personal and intellectual explorations and gives clear expositions of his key concepts, including work groups and basic assumption groups; psychotic processes; the grid; epistemology; catastrophic change; abandonment of memory and desire; the mystic; ultimate truth. Finally, he guides the reader through the Memoir of the Future and the final writings, including the posthumous Cogitations.

Wilfred Bion: His Life and Works, 1897-1979

Columbia Univ. Pr.

When does the fetus start to dream? What are its early dreams? What is the function of infant dreams? What is the impact of nightmares? How do dreams evolve during adolescence? Is the visual aspect dominant in dreams? How do children who are born blind dream? Gerard Bleandonu brings to these questions his experience as a psychotherapist specializing in children suffering from psychological difficulties. Using the case studies of several children he has followed, he explains the content and structuring function of dreams. The children's own drawings often serve to elaborate on their dreams and render them more explicit. The author makes use of recent findings in neuro-physiology which have improved our understanding of dream mechanisms. Today it is no longer possible to adhere to the Freudian thesis which states that dreams serve either to fulfill wishes or to safeguard sleep.

What do Children Dream?

Teen & Young Adult

Free Association Books

Wilfred Bion was one of the most original and influential thinkers in recent psychoanalysis. His ideas, which can be traced in direct line in the development of psychoanalytic theory from Freud to Melanie Klein, are difficult to grasp because his writing style was often enigmatic and ambiguous. This is the first full biography and the first comprehensive explication of his significant contribution to psychoanalytic theory and practice.

Other Pr Llc

Wilfred Bion was one of the most original and influential thinkers in recent psychoanalysis. His ideas, which can be traced in direct line in the development of psychoanalytic theory from Freud to Melanie Klein, are difficult to grasp because his writing style was often enigmatic and ambiguous. This is the first full biography and the first comprehensive explication of his significant contribution to psychoanalytic theory and practice. Dr. Bleandonu takes us through Bion's personal and intellectual explorations and gives clear accounts of his key concepts, including work groups and basic assumption groups, psychotic processes, catastrophic change, abandonment of memory and desire, the mystic, and ultimate truth. In addition, the grid is carefully laid out and explicated; the emergence of the idea of links, and attacks on them, as a core theme for the rest of Bion's working life is given proper attention; and Bion's attempt to creat an extensive psychoanalytic epistemology is discusses. Finally Bleandonu guides the reader through the fantasy writings in Memoir of the Future, the masterpiece that is Bion's autobiography, and his final writings, including the posthumous Cogitations. Significant reading for anyone with an interest in psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, and the development of psychoanalytic thought, this volume will be valued by professionals and students alike.

Wilfred Bion: His Life and Works

Other Press

Wilfred R. Bion. Leben und Werk

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Psychology & Counseling

Brandes + Apsel Verlag Gm

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Wilfred Bion: His Life and Works 1897-1979

Wilfred Bion: His Life and Works, 1897-1979

What do Children Dream?

Wilfred Bion: His Life and Works 1897-1979

Wilfred Bion: His Life and Works

Wilfred R. Bion. Leben und Werk