The Myth of Women's Masochism

The Myth of Women's Masochism
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Publisher : iUniverse
Total Pages : 327
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ISBN-10 : 9780595357505
ISBN-13 : 0595357504
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Book Synopsis The Myth of Women's Masochism by : Paula J. Caplan

Download or read book The Myth of Women's Masochism written by Paula J. Caplan and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2005 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Finally, a definitive study that debunks one of Freud's most damaging myths--that women are inherently masochistic--...offers healthier ways...to view female behavior." MS. Magazine "Concrete, convincing...sensible...revolutionary, calling for nothing short of a revision in our thinking about women..." Philadelphia Inquirer "...not a quick-fix pop psychology do-it-yourselfer but a thoughtful examination of a persistent, self-defeating myth." Chicago Tribune "...outstanding scholarly debunking of [an] extremely damaging cultural belief...it contains valuable lessons for...the mental health professions." Readings "So convincing are her arguments...that often one is left wondering how on earth such theories could ever have been taken seriously." Morning Star, London


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