Freud Unbound: The Life, Labors, and Legacy of Psychoanalysis' Architect

This book offers an approachable introduction to Sigmund Freud. It begins with his life and times, then explains his work and how psychoanalysis came into being. The final section examines Freud's impact on modern thought and society, from psychology to wider culture. Students, curious general readers and anyone who has wondered where ideas like the unconscious came from will find this a clear and engaging starting point. It is a short, easy book to read in an evening or dip into at leisure. 85 pages.