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Psychoanalysis is a field of theory and treatment that is concerned with the unconscious mind. Psychoanalysis as a movement began with the work of Sigmund Freud, although discussion of the existence of an unconscious mind, and its potential influence upon conscious reality, was previously discussed by philosophers including John Locke and René Descartes and Gottfried Wilhelm Liebniz.

Our reading lists including reading recommendations from Dr Daniel Bell, who aimed to give an overview of important thought in this area, from Freud to Klein, to Judith Edwards' discussion of the best books about child psychoanalysis. We hope to expand our coverage of this subject in the near future; if you have any suggestions or requests, pleased contact us via editor [at] fivebooks.com.

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    The World of Yesterday
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    Vincent van Gogh - The Letters
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    The Slaughterhouse
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    X-ray of the Pampa
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    The best books on Argentina and Psychoanalysis - Tango by Robert Farris Thompson

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    Tango
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    The best books on Argentina and Psychoanalysis - Freud in the Pampas by Mariano Plotkin

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    Freud in the Pampas
    by Mariano Plotkin

The best books on Argentina and Psychoanalysis, recommended by Chris Moss

Journalist and author Chris Moss recommends books to help us understand the Argentine people and their mindset.

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    The best books on Child Psychotherapy - Narrative of a Child Analysis by Melanie Klein

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    Narrative of a Child Analysis
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    The best books on Child Psychotherapy - The Psychoanalytic Treatment of Children by Anna Freud

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    The Psychoanalytic Treatment of Children
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    The best books on Child Psychotherapy - Playing and Reality by Donald Winnicott

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    Playing and Reality
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    The best books on Child Psychotherapy - Live Company by Anne Alvarez

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    Live Company
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    The best books on Child Psychotherapy - A Question of Technique by Monica Lanyado and Anne Horne

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    A Question of Technique
    by Monica Lanyado and Anne Horne

The best books on Child Psychotherapy, recommended by Judith Edwards

The Consultant Psychotherapist at The Tavistock Clinic explains the history of Child Psychotherapy and walks us through the five books that have influenced her most

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    The best books on Psychoanalysis - Sigmund Freud by Richard Wollheim

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    Sigmund Freud
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    The best books on Psychoanalysis - Civilisation and Its Discontents by Sigmund Freud

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    Civilisation and Its Discontents
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    The best books on Psychoanalysis - Eichmann in Jerusalem by Hannah Arendt

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    Eichmann in Jerusalem
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    The best books on Psychoanalysis - Envy and Gratitude by Melanie Klein

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    Envy and Gratitude
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    The best books on Psychoanalysis - Learning From Experience by Wilfred Bion

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    Learning From Experience
    by Wilfred Bion

The best books on Psychoanalysis, recommended by David Bell

The well-known psychoanalyst explains which books he believes deserve to be the most read on psychoanalysis. His choices include books by Freud, Klein, Bion, Arendt and explanations of why they must be included.

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