The Child, the Family and the Outside World

Synopsis:

A series of essays covering the various aspects of the relationship between mother and infant, parent and child, and child and school.

Notes about the author(s):

Donald Winnicott (1896-1971) was trained in paediatrics, a profession that he practiced to the end of his life, in particular at the Paddington Green Children's Hospital. He began analysis with James Strachey in 1923, became a member of the British Psycho-Analytical Society in 1935, and twice served as its President. He was also a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and of the British Psychological Society.