The Iron Law of Oligarchy: Can Psychoanalysis Escape It?

This paper addresses the current crisis in psychoanalysis – its fall from public favor and its shrinking patient and student base. It considers the ideological commitments of the European founding analysts, the impact of Marxist ideology, and the optimism of these early analysts regarding personal and societal change. RSVP by email.

Psychologists: 2 APA CE credits; Social Workers: 2 NYSED SW CE credits (pending)

Arnold Richards, MD, former editor of JAPA and TAP, Training and Supervising Analyst, NY Psychoanalytic Institute, coauthor of four books and 60 papers.

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