Ego-ideal, Self-perception, Narcissism 

Once the ego-ideal is clearly distinguished from the super-ego, it becomes possible to make sense of much that formerly remained obscure in psychoanalytic theory. Chasseguet-Smirgel illuminates not only the psychology of narcissism in individuals but many of the connections between psychic life and society. Editorial Reviews Language Notes Text: English, French (translation) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. About the Author Janine Chasseguet-Smirgel was Vice President of the International Psychoanalytic Association, and wrote extensively on psychoanalytic topics. Her works, in English translation, include 'Creativity and Perversion', 'The Ego Ideal' and 'Freud or Reich?'. She has also edited and contributed to 'Female Sexuality: New Psychoanalytic Views'. Barrows, after graduating in Psychology at the University of East London, went on to specialize in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Leicester. After a period of academic research, he moved to the United States, where he now works in the IT industry.