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(1982). Journal of Analytical Psychology, 27:390

Shaffer, H.; Burglass, M. E. (Eds). Classic Contributions in Addictions.: New York, Brunner/Mazel, 1981. Pp. xlii+502. $35.

Fernando Arroyave

This book is offered ‘to provide perspective and insight into the origins of contemporary abuse, treatment and theory’, and the papers selected were chosen in the belief or assumption that the ideas expressed or implied have either significantly changed or will change the fields of addiction theory, research and practice.

The book is divided into six sections, and the subjects range from a historical perception to the research issues related to the addictions. One of the sections deals with the psycho-dynamics of dependence, with papers written by Rado, Chein, Vaillant, Wurmser, Khamzzian, Krystal, Raskim, Zimberg and Gendreau.

On the whole, analysts of all creeds and denominations have shown what can only be termed increasing lack of interest in the field of addiction and their writings have always been based on very limited clinical material. Without denying that some of the ideas put forward have made an important contribution to the field of addiction, the sad fact re

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