Explore the psychology behind social reformers and prohibition through a rigorous psychoanalytic lens. This volume analyzes why reform movements arise, how personal psychology shapes public crusades, and what this means for understanding society today.
The author examines reformism as a complex reaction to life, tracing its roots to deep-seated drives and early experiences. Grounded in Freudian ideas, the work blends case-like observations with theory to explain how inhibition, sexuality, and social pressures intertwine to fuel reform hysteria—and how psychoanalysis can contribute to social hygiene.
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Librería: Forgotten Books, London, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the psychological origins and social impact of reformism, specifically analyzing the anti-alcohol movement as a case study. The author contends that reformism is less about idealism and more about a psychological condition he terms "meddling hysteria," which arises from an inhibition of normal sexual life and manifests through a morbid interest in the private lives of others. Such inhibition fuels a desire to control and punish, which reformers satisfy through meddling in the lives of others. The author draws parallels between reformers and religious fanatics, highlighting their shared moral certitude and disregard for individual autonomy. Ultimately, this book challenges the notion of reform as a purely benevolent force, exposing the potential for hypocrisy and abuse within certain reformist movements. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781332404698_0
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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781332404698
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