The work of Michael Balint, a leading object-relations theorist, has been neglected since his death in 1970. This book re-establishes his major contributions to psychoanalysis.
practice.of Michael Balint, a leading object-relations theorist, has been neglected since his death in 1970. A charismatic teacher in both pure and applied analysis, his work with general practitioners has become widely known. This book re-establishes his major contributions to psychoanalysis related to the interdependence of mother and infant, the secondary nature of narcissism, the use of transference and countertransference and the analyst's technique.
"I would commend Harold Stewart's book as a good introduction to Balint's thinking and development. There is also a useful biographical sketch and bibilography." - Oxford Psychotherapy Society Bulletin
"Provides a stimulating and admirably clear account of Michael Balint's contribution to psychoanalysis and applied psychoanlaysis as well as painting an absorbing picture of Balint himself." - British Journal of Psychotherapy
