iPraise for theb iFirst Editionb p pp p This is the bSecond Editionb of a book first published in 1992 as part of the Key Figures in Counselling and Psychotherapy series edited by Windy Dryden. It has proved a successful introduction to the life and work of Sigmund Freud in this present edition Michael Jacobs takes the opportunity of the new translation of Freud now appearing to offer more suggestions about reading, particularly the papers of technique available through Virago8242s 2001 publication of the Standard Edition8242 - biThe Journal of Analytical Psychologyp pbip pIn refreshing contrast to most other books on Sigmund Freud, this is a highly accessible account of his life and ideas, which focuses on the relevance of Freud8242s work for contemporary approaches to counselling and psychotherapy.p pp pThe book provides an overview which is based firmly on Freud8242s own writings, but which goes far beyond a recapitulation of the existing literature, to offer fresh insights and som