Explore the dynamic evolution of the psychoanalytic method with this insightful examination of key clinical controversies. Richard Tuch challenges practitioners and students to re-evaluate their approaches to psychoanalytic practice, delving into debates on analyst objectivity, authority, and the scientific basis of therapy. Essential for understanding modern psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy, this book offers accessible insights into shaping best practices. It’s an indispensable guide for psychoanalysts and psychotherapists seeking to deepen their clinical theory and refine their work in the consulting room.