Böcker av Judith M. Hughes

From Obstacle to Ally explores the evolution of psychoanalysis and succeeds in bringing alive the ideas, clinical struggles and evolving practices of some of the most influential psychoanalysts of the last century.

This work presents a case for conceptualizing gender identity as potentially multiple, situating its argument within the history of psychoanalysis. It traces a series of conceptual lineages, each descending from Freud. Each lineage discerns an evolutionary narrative.

The decision to fortify northeastern France has usually been considered a tragic mistake, an example of bad planning and missed opportunities. Not so, says Judith M. Hughes, who provides a convincing view of how France's military and political leaders tried to safeguard their nation and why they failed.