In this thoroughly revised and updated second edition, Stephen Frosh examines the arguments surrounding psychoanalysis at some key points and provides an accessible introduction and critical guide to the current standing of psychoanalysis.
The book explores the complex relationship between psychoanalysis and racism, highlighting its historical roots in Jewish identity and the impact of antisemitism. It addresses the ongoing struggle within the psychoanalytic movement to incorporate antiracist perspectives, noting that this deficiency has hindered engagement with Black communities. While psychoanalysis has been characterized as a "Jewish science," the author argues that it has yet to fully realize its potential as an antiracist discipline, despite recent efforts to address these issues.