Praise for First EditionThe book is very intimate the first chapter on Kleins personal andprofessional life is extremely candid and enlightening. Will be enjoye... » 

Praise for First EditionThe book is very intimate the first chapter on Kleins personal andprofessional life is extremely candid and enlightening. Will be enjoyed by preprofessional students and psychoanalytically oriented theoreticians andpractitioners ChoiceMelanie Klein was without doubt one of the most influential figures in thedevelopment of psychoanalysis. Whilst constantly challenging Freuds theoriesand at the same time placing more importance on some of the neglected aspectsof his work Klein developed new psychoanalytic concepts from her detailedobservations of the behaviour and thought processes of the children and adultsshe treated in the consulting room.In this Second Edition of Melanie Klein Julia Segal uses case studies ofKleins sessions with children to show how she developed her unique form ofcommunication with her clients. As well as assessing Kleins major theoreticaland practical contributions to the profession the author examines andchallenges the criticisms aimed at Klein and traces her influence oncounsellors and psychotherapists working today.In contrast to existing books which require specialist psychoanalyticknowledge Julia Segal provides a concise and refreshing introduction toKleins life and work which is accessible to all. «