Abram Kardiner Livres

This volume presents a classic psychodynamic analysis of Black American adaptation, exploring the reasons behind their reactions to various situations. Utilizing innovative methodologies of its time, the study comprises an intensive case analysis of 25 Black Americans through psychoanalytic interviews. The first part delves into comparative sociology between White Americans and Black Americans, while the second part focuses on individual personality studies. Kardiner, noted for his insights into Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, offers significant contributions to understanding behavioral issues across populations.

This classic psychodynamic analysis delves into the adaptation of Black Americans, offering insights into their behavioral responses. Utilizing innovative methodologies of its time, the study is based on intensive case interviews with 25 individuals, revealing significant patterns that inform both Black American experiences and broader societal dynamics. The first part contrasts the social environments of Black Americans and white individuals, while the second part focuses on the personality studies, contributing to the understanding of psychological impacts, including early observations of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Focusing on the psychological impact of World War II, this seminal work by Abram Kardiner explores the concept of "neurosis of war," detailing symptoms such as trauma fixation and personality constriction. Kardiner's insights into war-related stress laid the groundwork for modern PTSD research, emphasizing that traumatic neurosis stems from adaptive failures rather than conflictual illness. His observations, rooted in his experiences at a U.S. Veterans Hospital, redefined the understanding of trauma within psychoanalytic theory, making this text a crucial resource for studying psychological trauma.