Bruno Bettelheim
Bettelheim applied psychoanalytic thinking to the interpretation of fairy tales and the treatment of disturbed children, making him one of the most widely read psychologists of the mid-20th century. The Uses of Enchantment is his enduring contribution.
Works
- The Uses of EnchantmentPsychoanalytic study of fairy tales and their role in child development
- The Empty FortressStudy of infantile autism and withdrawal from reality in children
- Surviving and Other EssaysEssays on resilience, trauma, and psychological meaning-making
- The Informed HeartAnalysis of human psychology in concentration camps and extreme stress
- A Good Enough ParentChild psychology guide emphasizing empathy and realistic parental expectations