The Case of Miss R: The Interpretation of a Life Story

By Alfred Adler

The Case of Miss R: The Interpretation of a Life Story is a book written by Alfred Adler, a renowned Austrian psychologist and founder of the school of individual psychology. The book is a detailed analysis of the life story of a woman named Miss R, who suffered from various psychological problems. Through a series of interviews and observations, Adler provides a comprehensive interpretation of Miss R's life story, tracing her childhood experiences, family dynamics, and social relationships to understand the root causes of her psychological issues.Adler's approach to psychoanalysis is unique in that it emphasizes the importance of social and cultural factors in shaping an individual's personality and behavior. He argues that Miss R's problems are not simply the result of her individual psychology, but are also influenced by her social and cultural environment. Throughout the book, Adler uses his insights to provide a holistic understanding of Miss R's life story, highlighting the ways in which her experiences have shaped her personality and behavior.The Case of Miss R is a seminal work in the field of psychoanalysis, and is widely regarded as one of Adler's most important contributions to the field. It is a fascinating and insightful read for anyone interested in psychology, psychoanalysis, or the human experience.1929. The story of the development of a neurosis is told in this book. A young girl relates the fascinating story of her unhappy life, the psychologist comments on her remarks and leads the reader to an understanding of the blunders and mistakes which have made her life so full of suffering. The individual psychological interpretation of this autobiography was originally presented by Dr. Adler to a group of psychiatrists and pedagogues in Vienna. Contents: Early Childhood; Adolescent Difficulties; The Development of a Neurosis; The Style of Life; The Jealousy Mania; Sexual Development; The Problem of Love; The Shock of Sex Knowledge; The Masculine Protest; A Lupus Phobia; Yes But-; The Goal of Superiority; and The Case of Miss R. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116321230X
• ISBN13: 9781163212301
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"