This chronologically presented collection of the writings of Eugene Pumpian-Mindlin is representative of the breadth and depth of his clinical and theoretical interests during his professional career. Its nineteen papers deal with many different topics, such as traumatic war neuroses, psychoanalysis as theory and science, psychosomatic medicine, short-term psychotherapy, psychotherapeutic technique, and psychoanalysis and literature. The papers are uneven in quality, yet among them are such gems as: "Omnipotentiality, Youth and Commitment" and "Comments on Techniques of Termination and Transfer in a Clinic Setting," demonstrating Pumpian-Mindlin's ability to apply psychoanalytic principles to a diverse group of interests.

Pumpian-Mindlin's roles as teacher, administrator, and clinician all reflect his commitment to scholarly inquiry, his respect for clinical