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London ; New York : Tavistock Publications,
Description
What are the origins of creativity and how can we develop it - whether within ourselves or in others? Not only does Playing and Reality address these questions, it also tackles many more that surround the fundamental issue of the individual self and its relationship with the outside world. In this landmark book of twentieth-century psychology, Winnicott shows the reader how, through the attentive nurturing of creativity from the earliest years, every individual has the opportunity to enjoy a rich and rewarding cultural life. Today, as the 'hothousing' and testing of children begins at an ever-younger age, Winnicott's classic text is a more urgent and topical read than ever before.
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LibraryThing member lukeasrodgers
Winnicott's papers from the 60s and early 70s on transitional objects and phenomena, creativity, life, art, culture, and so on. I was hoping for Winnicott to go into greater depth on these things, but he stays at a somewhat superficial level--this isn't meant as a criticism, since his audience in
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these papers is still primarily other psychoanalysts, therapists and clinicians, despite dealing with topics that are more often addressed in philosophy. Still recommended, though if you're looking for an intensive, deep meditation and exploration of the themes mentioned above, you won't find it here. Show Less
LibraryThing member b.masonjudy
This is an inspiring collection of psychoanalytic writing that includes helpful elucidation through case material and an attempt by Winnicott to clarify and refine his ideas about transitional phenomenon. I also appreciated the constant reminder for analysts to allow for the analysand's creativity
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to emerge in the work and to not stifle this growth by the need to be useful or clever by making interpretations. Show Less
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Original publication date
1971
Physical description
xiii, 169 p.; 23 cm
ISBN
0422737402 / 9780422737401
Local notes
Reprint. Originally published: London : Tavistock Publications, 1970. Bibliography: p. 153-156. Includes index.
Other editions
Playing and reality by D. W. Winnicott (Paper Book)
Playing and reality by D. W. Winnicott (Paper Book)
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