This fascinating book contains the first of two volumes written by
Wilhelm Stekel pertaining to the peculiarities of human behaviour, with
this volume covering such phenomena as wandering mania, dipsomania,
kleptomania, pyromania, and other allied impulsive acts. Stekel was a
pioneer of the study of human instinct and emotions, which were examined
here for the first time in the light of their developmental history.
This fascinating and accessible book details far-reaching investigations
into the depths of the human soul, perfect for the student of psychology
interested in the intricacies of impulsive behaviour. Chapters contained
herein include: "Instinct", "Affect and Impulse"; "The Impulse to
Wander"; "Flight into Parapathiac delirium"; "Narcotomania (Drug
Addiction)"; "Stealing"; and "The Sexual Roots of Kleptomania". Wilhelm
Stekel (1868 - 1940) was an Austrian psychologist and physician. He was
an early follower of the seminal Sigmund Freud, often described as
Freud's most distinguished pupil and commonly hailed as one of the
founding fathers of modern psychoanalytical methodology. Many vintage
texts such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with
this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable,
modern, high-quality edition. It comes complete with a specially
commissioned new biography of the author.