Freud on Women by Elisabeth Young-Bruehl

Ever since Freud first unveiled his theories of female psychology arguments have raged - from his contemporaries' denial of "infantile sexuality" to the feminist attacks of today. This reader contains Freud's central statements on women, from letters as well as published work. It presents an accessible view of the development of his thought. The introduction and linking commentaries lay out the arguments and relate his ideas to his clinical practice and broader theory. There is also an annotated biography.