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Electra vs Oedipus explores the deeply complex and often turbulent relationship between mothers and daughters. In contrast to Sigmund Freud's conviction that the father is the central figure, the book puts forward the notion that women are in fact far more (pre)occupied with their mother.

Drawing on the author's extensive clinical experience, the book provides numerous case studies which shed light on women's emotional development. Topics include:

  • love and hate between mothers and daughters
  • the history of maternal love
  • childbirth and depression
  • rejected mothers.

Electra vs Oedipus will be a valuable resource for psychoanalysts, psychotherapists and all those with an interest in the dynamics of the motherdaughter relationship.



Table of Contents

Foreword. Love and Hate Between Mothers and Daughters. The Symbiotic Illusion. History of Maternal Love. Nina: Daughter of a Single Mother. Electra versus Oedipus. What Does Woman Want? Childbirth and Depression. Martha: A Woman in her Middle Years. On Rejected Mothers. History and Hysteria.

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    A Paperback by Hendrika C. Freud, Marjolijn de Jager

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      Publisher: Taylor & Francis
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 7/21/2010 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780415547970, 978-0415547970
      ISBN10: 0415547970
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Electra vs Oedipus explores the deeply complex and often turbulent relationship between mothers and daughters. In contrast to Sigmund Freud's conviction that the father is the central figure, the book puts forward the notion that women are in fact far more (pre)occupied with their mother.

      Drawing on the author's extensive clinical experience, the book provides numerous case studies which shed light on women's emotional development. Topics include:

      • love and hate between mothers and daughters
      • the history of maternal love
      • childbirth and depression
      • rejected mothers.

      Electra vs Oedipus will be a valuable resource for psychoanalysts, psychotherapists and all those with an interest in the dynamics of the motherdaughter relationship.



      Table of Contents

      Foreword. Love and Hate Between Mothers and Daughters. The Symbiotic Illusion. History of Maternal Love. Nina: Daughter of a Single Mother. Electra versus Oedipus. What Does Woman Want? Childbirth and Depression. Martha: A Woman in her Middle Years. On Rejected Mothers. History and Hysteria.

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