Analysis should be regarded as a process of fluid development unfolding itself before our eyes rather than as a structure with a design pre-imposed upon it by an architect.

This unique book provides the reader with a window into Ferenczi's development of his fluid theory and practice and his influence on other psychoanalysts. In many of the chapters, Ferenczi's trauma theory is integrated. In addition, significant material on the political, cultural and historical influences on psychoanalysis during Ferenczi's life in his native Hungary as well as other countries in Europe provides illuminating background.