Abstract This paper studies the contributions of Austrian psychoanalyst MelanieKlein. The paper examines Klein's divergence from Freudian psychoanalysis. The paper also studies her theories and perspective of human beings, especially children. The paper concludes with a discussion of the clinical implications of her concepts and work.
From the Paper "Melanie Klein, an Austrian psychoanalyst, was renowned for her radical divergence from the Freudian psychoanalysis and her formulation of therapeutic approaches for young children. What fundamentally distinguishes Klein from the Freudian..."
Abstract This paper is about the underlying themes of Naomi Klein's best-selling "No Logo" (2000), the "book that became a movement" ? a passionate anti-globalization manifesto. The paper looks at the underlying themes of Fordism and post-Fordism, consumer culture and globalization, and analyzes Klein's arguments while drawing on a variety of sources, both literary, -- William Gibson, Aldous Huxley and George Orwell, and academic --Kennedy & Cohen plus contrasting Klein's socialist agenda with libertarian principles.
From the Paper "In No Logo, Naomi Klein analyses the effects of modern advertising on Western society and culture in the late 90s. She argues, for the most part, against its far-reaching effects on everyday life, as well as on the ethical issues associated with the move to a post-Fordist society, where production takes place in third world countries under what is, in effect, 19th century conditions."
Tags: anti, fordism, post, fordism, advertising, globalization, Keynsian, naomi, klein, libertarian, economics, post-socialism, third, world
Abstract This paper discusses how libido becomes invested in learning according to Klein and critically assesses her account. Four of the five subjects from Klein' study are used to demonstrate the impact that their castration fear and sexual symbolic meanings, as depicted by Klein, have on the child's ability to adapt to school and the tasks which they are to perform there. It concludes that the libido becomes invested in learning according to Klein through the role of sublimation.
From the Paper "In her paper 'The Role Of The School In The Libidinal Development Of Children' (1924: 312-331), Melanie Klien claims that through psychoanalysis she discovered that her five subjects (Felix, Fritz, Grete, Ernst and Lisa) expressed an aversion to school and the tasks that would be undertaken whilst in attendance. Klein attributed this aversion to the castration fear. To the children, school presented as a rigid, strict environment, completely dissimilar to the feminine, nurturing environment provided by the mother at home. This created anxiety for the child and unlocking their unconscious revealed the extent to which sublimated libidinal instincts influenced this aversion (1924: 312). "
Abstract This paper summarizes the book "The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism" by Naomi Klein. The paper reviews Klein's claim
that the significant importance of the free market policies of the Chicago School of Economics in certain nations, and Iraq's economic privatization under the rule of the Coalition Provisional Authority must not be credited to their democratic popularity. Rather, the prominence of their policies was an effect of them being forced on the citizens of such nations at a time when they were suffering from a state of shock brought about by the misfortunes or instabilities they endured. The paper discusses the Klein's major themes, her discussion about psychiatric shock therapy and the comparisons she makes with economic distress therapy. The paper concludes with a discussion of criticisms aimed at Klein's book.
From the Paper "The idea that changes take place in the face of misfortune is not controversial. In any case, in the absence of misfortune, the need for pressing changes is uncalled for. The conflict is on the repercussions that neoliberals hence yearn for and even encourage misfortune and tension to advance their scheme."
Abstract This paper examines MelanieKlein's treatment of the first six months of development in infancy with a focus on the explanation it provides of various forms of 'greed'.
Abstract The research sets forth the background for the object-relations treatment of the splitting defense and then discusses the views of each theorist in turn. The theorist mentioned are MelanieKlein, Michael Balint, D.W. Winnicott, W.R.D. Fairbairn, Wilfred Bion and Edith Jacobson.
From the Paper "The concept of ego-defenses has been connected to psychoanalytical theory almost from the earliest days of the discipline. Freud cites the psychopathology implicit when "the boundary lines between the ego and the external world become uncertain or in which they are actually drawn incorrectly . . . subject to disturbances[,] and the boundaries of the ego are not constant" (Freud, 1961, p. 13). Kernberg (1986, p. 352) refers to Freud's link of ego splitting to pathology, as well as his definition of ego splitting as "the co-existence of two contradictory dispositions throughout life . . . which did not influence each other." The Freudian notion of splitting is also connected to the Freudian structural hypothesis, or designation of the ego as the conscious mediator between the id (unconscious drives) and superego (social/parental regulator of life). While the Freudian conception of the ego has not been strictly adhered to by subsequent generations of psychology theorists, the notion that ego functions are more process than constant entity and entail the whole range of psychological conflicts, has survived. In object-relations psychology, a common thread of theoretical discussion is the quality and content of connections and distinctions between the ego and its myriad "objects" of perception (accurate or not), scrutiny, or encounter, whether these objects are material structures, social structures, or other human beings."
Abstract This essay takes a psychohistorical approach to the life of Marilyn Monroe, using the psychological theories of Alfred Adler, Karen Horney and MelanieKlein to explain some of the factors behind the actress's behavior.
Abstract In this article, the writer notes that Naomi Klein's 'The Shock Doctrine' outlines the controversy behind capitalistic governmental actions taken in times of great need. The writer discusses that in her chapter "Disaster Apartheid: A World of Green Zones and Red Zones," Klein strongly critiques the handling of the Hurricane Katrina disaster by the United States government. The writer points out that Klein's writing analyzes the individual mistreatments of the catastrophic situation and argues against the profit incentive procedures taken throughout the relief efforts. The writer maintains that although Naomi Klein's piece is very persuasive, she persuades unfairly through the use of misleading comparisons and one-sided claims that inaccurately inform the reader. The writer concludes that Naomi Klein's strong liberal and progressive ideas as a politically active journalist transform her informative piece to a misleading perspective on the United States government handling of disaster reconstruction.
From the Paper "Naomi Klein interprets the Hurricane Katrina catastrophe for the many flaws in the actions taken by the government in prevention, survival, and rehabilitation in New Orleans. She points out the lack of planning that allowed the effects of the hurricane to have impact of such magnitude while criticizing efforts made towards evacuation. Her writing argues the segregation of classes in New Orleans, allowing the middle and upper classes to drive to safety while the predominately black lower class was left helpless. The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina show other mishandlings of the fragile situation by the government. Federal and state organizations distributed power amongst private, profit based, contracted companies and allowed for a shift towards profit incentive instead of rehabilitation. The destruction of homes, neighborhoods, and schools gave light for new gated communities and privately run boarding schools, while the poor were left nothing."
Abstract This paper discusses how Klein, unlike Freud, believed that the death instinct was developed at birth as a means of destroying elements in the environment that created tension. Freud, by contrast, believed that the death instinct was developed over time and was not possible from birth. Yet, Klein argued that every human being was capable of existing with two primary forms of emotion. The paper further discusses how these forms consisted of loving and caring, which were opposed by envy, hate and destruction. Klein believed that the death instinct was related to good and bad objects. Klein used the concept of the mother who breast feeds her infant as an example of how the death instinct is formulated in infancy, and therefore, becomes a natural process in the human emotional realm. The infant views the breast as a warm source of nourishment that if fulfilling, making the object good.
Abstract The paper discusses Klein's contention in his book, "Politics Lost", that American democracy has turned toward bland, uninspiring politics where politicians use obscure jargon and incoherent thoughts to manipulate people into voting for them. The paper explains Klein's assertion that politicians only talk about subjects their aides advise them will attract voters for them. The writer, however, does not fully support Klein's argument; the writer maintains that people have demonstrated time and again that they will not stand for that kind of dishonesty from the same person for very long.
From the Paper "Politics Lost is a chronicle of American democracy's slow and disturbing turn toward bland, uninspiring politics where politicians use obscure jargon and incoherent thoughts to manipulate people into voting for them. Klein looks back to the past three decades, where every word, phrase and statement is manufactured and fake, so that the politicians who use them can talk for hours without actually saying anything. He asks the reader to question when this trend started happening and why the people choose to put up with it? When did politicians lose the courage to talk about issues they were truly passionate about and limit themselves only to what the polls said? In a town where everything you say and do is recorded for your opponent to pick apart, how could they?"
Abstract The paper shows that with the advent of globalization, the nations of Western Europe, as well as Australia, have been affected by this new trend. With globalization, many industries, once specifically associated with certain geographic locales have now seen their workforces move overseas. The lure of cheap labor, cheap raw materials, low overhead and few regulations has encouraged textile manufacturers, fashion designers and other manufacturers to fill their orders in places like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Costa Rica. The paper shows that Calvin Klein, like other producers of designer jeans, must compete in the global marketplace in order to survive. And like other nations, Australia must also survive in today's economic world. Calvin Klein can compete on the world stage and so can the Australian companies that generate the revenue that makes it possible for Australians to buy such things as designer jeans. The paper questions, however, whether the Australian worker can compete on that same world stage. The paper also questions whether globalization will eventually reduce all workers to the level of those of the Third World, or will Australian and Western industry in general, simply move into the avenues opened up by technology.
From the Paper "Australia serves as a magnet for many upwardly-mobile Asians who flock to Australia for a modern Western education. She has also attracted large numbers of Hong Kong Chinese as a result of fears surrounding Hong Kong's incorporation into the People's Republic of China. In fact, many Hong Kong businessmen send their families to live in Australia while they jet around the world to attend to their corporate interests. Such human connections also serve as the building blocks of a strong business partnership. In the apparel industry in particular, as Australia relaxes its import restrictions, more and more clothing comes from various Asian nations. Though the inexpensiveness of the finished product is not an automatic guarantee of its acceptance by the consumer, a recent study showed that Australians are surprisingly indifferent to the country of origin of their clothing."
Abstract Kleine-Levin Syndrome is a rare sleep disorder. Its characteristics include excessive sleep (hypersomnolence which can reach up to twenty hours per day), compulsive over-eating and a highly uninhibited sex drive. While awake, individuals with KLS can be irritable, demonstrate a lack of emotional response and can be quite lethargic. Confusion, disorientation and hallucinations also accompany the disease. The cyclical effects of KLS may be present for days and weeks and generally taper off in frequency and intensity as sufferers age. While no precise cause has been identified, KLS is suspected to be an inherited autosomal dominant genetic trait. What is possible, is that the KLS symptoms are related to a malfunctioning hypothalamus. It is the purpose of this paper to examine the symptoms, treatment and effects of Kleine-Levin Syndrome on its sufferers.
Abstract This paper attempts to summarize William Julius Wilson's article "The Black Community in the 1980s" and "In God They Trust" by Joe Klein. It evaluates the solutions mentioned in Klein's as they apply to the problems mentioned in Wilson's article based on how adequately do they address the problems, and how well do they fit into the tradition of non-violence.
Abstract "This paper reviews the book "Epic Encounters" by Melani McAlister. According to this review, "Epic Encounters" is a book that examines the specific relationship that exists between America and the Middle East since World War II, what has shaped that relationship, and how that relationship is both reflected in and shaped by media reports that certainly affect the way Americans see the world and their place in it.
From the Paper "The events of September 11, 2001 brought the reality of international terrorism home to Americans and also created the need to know more about the subject, about the forces contributing to terrorism, and about ways to control terrorist groups and individuals. One aspect of this desire to know has been a need to understand the way of thinking common in the Middle East, but Americans first need to know more about the Middle East than they have in the past. Americans tend to see the world reflected through their own experience and to give little attention to details about other countries."
