The Development of Aggression in Early Childhood

Adult and child psychoanalyst Parens (psychiatry, Jefferson Medical College; the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia) looks at the roots of aggression in early childhood. The study conducted in this book was carried out from 1970 through the time of the book's original publication in 1979. In this revised edition, Parens' theory is offset by a new, 50-page, two-part introduction that provides a historical overview of the many theories of aggression in psychoanalytic thought. The new introduction discusses the clinical applications of the multi-trends theory of aggression, and offers further clinical theorizing about hostile destructiveness and clinical technique. The book is intended not only for mental health professionals of all orientations, but also for all those who work with young children, including caregivers, pediatricians, educators, and counselors. Annotation c2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Henri Parens, MD, FACPsa. is professor of psychiatry, Jefferson Medical College, and a training and supervising analyst (adult and child) at the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia. He is the author of about 200 scientific and lay publications and multi-media programs, including 16 books, 6 scientific films, and one television series for CBS. He is the recipient of more than 17 Honors and Awards.