Our Inner Conflicts: A Constructive Theory of Neurosis

I've read a great many books on psychoanalysis but this has to be up there with the best of them. I can't recall reading another book in which the brief case studies leap so vividly off the page and the thought processes and behaviours described are so clearly and expertly delineated. Whilst she proposes a theory of neurosis, it's not heavy on the theory and is remarkable free of dogma. Whatever school of psychoanalysis you adhere to, this book will sit quite comfortable alongside it, since she is so good at describing people and the problems they present - all of whom are instantly recognizable to all of us.

Good introduction to Horney's ideas and thinking - some of the anecdotal scenarios have dated a little, but still essential reading, and a refreshing take on (and rejection of) Helene Deutsch et al's theory of female masochism. Found strong parallels with her basic neurotic positions (moving towards, against and away from) and Bowlby's attachment styles. Has prompted me to seek out more of her work.

One of Dr. Roberto Assagioli's referenced texts on the treatment of ordinary neurosis and the early stages of an individual's evolution towards a bio-psychosynthesis, I found this excellently written book by the German Psychoanalyst Dr. Horney presented me with clear, compelling and very useful ideas for my clinical practice.

Book in excellent condition, as expected, delayed delivery due to the Xmas/New Year period but not a problem.

Very good although not as good as her 'Neurosis and Human Growth' which is for me one ot the best books I've ever read. Karen Horney's books are way much better than any of the the shallow pop psychology books nowadays.

Good read and different personality behaviour.

Good for students like myself or read it just out of interest, written some time ago but still aplicable today

not read it all as yet, but an interesting insight into Neurosis from this Author

I had originally purchased this book in an older, mass paperback edition. After reading it, I decided I wanted a more recent, higher quality edition to add to my library. Both the book and service for this purchase met expectations . . .

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Awesome book. Value for money

カレンホルナイの1945年の著作です。1950年にneurosis and human growthを、書いています。1952に死去です。私は、後の著作が、より有名なので、先に読みましたが、この作の方が、彼女の思想が明解で、後の作の理解に役立ちました。印象深い所は、neurosisのsadism です。フロイトはambivalence,oedipal periodを述べますが、彼女はフロイトから袂を分かったので、違います。フロイトは文明の将来を心配し、oedipal conflictの克服の重要性を主張したようです。ホルナイはneurosisは、self destructiveと述べています。海外では、日本人は切腹や三島由紀夫の最期、神風攻撃など、self destructionの特徴を持つ国民と、見られているようです。太平洋戦争当時、あるアメリカ人は、ホルナイのneurosisは、まるで、日本人を説明しているようだ、と言ったそうです。ジョンダワーの容赦なき戦争に、書いてあります。

Received the product before time but the product was of very bad quality with pen marks. The page quality was very very cheap not even a printing paper worse than that (and original copies are never like that.) It was definitely not an original copy. It looked like it was xeroxed and binded together. The seller was Cloudtail. Did not expect this. I requested for a replacement immediately. I hope I get the original one. If the 2nd delivery I receive turns out to be the same I will return again. Will not be accepting a second copy for such an expensive book.