The real and the researchable: A brief review of the contribution of John Bowlby (1907-1990)

Authors
MacDonald, SG
Citation
Sg. Macdonald, The real and the researchable: A brief review of the contribution of John Bowlby (1907-1990), PERSP PSY C, 37(2), 2001, pp. 60-64
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
Psychiatry
Journal title
PERSPECTIVES IN PSYCHIATRIC CARE
ISSN journal
00315990 → ACNP
Volume
37
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
60 - 64
Database
ISI
SICI code
0031-5990(200104/06)37:2<60:TRATRA>2.0.ZU;2-5
Abstract
PURPOSE. TO provide a broad overview of Bowlby's life and contribution to p sychoanalytic theory and to examine his departure from the British school o f object relations. SOURCES. Literature review and author's interpretation of material. CONCLUSIONS. Bowlby's ideas remain relevant although controversial and meri t continued study.