‘ This is an impressive and fascinating introduction to Herbert Rosenfeld’s contribution to psychoanalysis, covering all the sa- lient aspects of his thought. His profound capacity for identif- cation with psychotic suffering, observation, and interpretation, along with his ability to encapsulate inner experiences into words, made him a major psychoanalytical fgure and allowed us access to a series of insights on the deepest levels of human suffering. Hinshelwood’s thoughtful understanding and great accuracy and clarity of writing make Rosenfeld accessible to a wide range of readers. This book not only shows how substantial Rosenfeld’s contribution to psychoanalytic thinking and clinical practice was, but also how useful his clinical approach still can be for exploring and understanding psychotic conditions. In my view, this book is the best overview of Rosenfeld’s thinking available and I heartily recommend it to any experienced psychotherapist and psychoan- alyst, as well as to any advanced student in the feld.’ Alberto Stefana, PhD, University of Pavia ‘B ob Hinshelwood’s new book is a compelling introduction into the life and work of Herbert Rosenfeld, one of the most origi- nal and creative analytic thinkers in the Kleinian tradition. The author accompanies the reader on Rosenfeld’s audacious journey to the most primitive and deepest layers of the human mind, his exploration of psychosis, narcissism and Borderline states, the discovery of projective identifcation and splitting mechanisms as well as his examination of pathological organizations of the personality. Like the author’s previous books it is written with passion and didactic clarity including concise clinical vignettes to illustrate the theoretical issues. The book provides also important information about Rosenfeld’s life, his debates with contempo- rary analysts and his understanding of countertransference en- tanglements. I think, it is a ‘ must’ for everyone who is interested in the development of psychoanalytic theory and technique.’ Prof. Heinz Weiss, head of the Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, R obert-B osch-C linic, Stuttgart; Member of the Directory Board of the Sigmund- Freud- Institute, Frankfurt am Main; Chair of the Education Section of the International Journal of Psychoanalysis. Herbert Rosenfeld This bold and insightful book is the frst to present the full work of highly infuential British analyst, Herbert Rosenfeld. This Contemporary Introduction covers all of Rosenfeld’s sig- nifcant publications between 1947 and 1987, as well as the later edited version of his clinical seminars in Italy. Hinshelwood deftly shows how Rosenfeld adopted Melanie Klein’s theories on schiz- oid mechanisms and psychotic psychodynamics and applied them to working with patients experiencing psychosis. He traces the use of these ideas in an evolving understanding of psychotic states and other forms of disturbance. This book will be of interest to psychoanalysts and psycho- therapists working with the development of Kleinian ideas. It will also be the perfect guide for students, mental health workers and psychotherapists who wish to know more about Rosenfeld’s ap- proach to psychotic states. Robert Hinshelwood is an English psychiatrist and academic. He is Professor Emeritus at the University of Essex, UK. In 1984, he founded the British Journal of Psychotherapy and edited it for ten years, and founded the journal Psychoanalysis and History in 1999. He is the author of A Dictionary of Kleinian Thought ( 1989). Routledge Introductions to Contemporary Psychoanalysis Aner Govrin, Ph.D. Series Editor Tair Caspi, Ph.D. Executive Editor Yael Peri Herzovich Assistant Editor “ Routledge Introductions to Contemporary Psychoanalysis” is one of the prominent psychoanalytic publishing ventures of our day. It will comprise dozens of books that will serve as concise introductions dedicated to infuential concepts, theories, leading fgures, and techniques in psychoanalysis covering every impor- tant aspect of psychoanalysis. The length of each book is fxed at 40,000 words. The series’ books are designed to be easily accessible to provide informative answers in various areas of psychoanalytic thought. Each book will provide updated ideas on topics relevant to con- temporary psychoanalysis – from the unconscious and dreams, projective identifcation and eating disorders, through neuropsy- choanalysis, colonialism, and s piritual-s ensitive psychoanalysis. Books will also be dedicated to prominent fgures in the feld, such as Melanie Klein, Jaque Lacan, Sandor Ferenczi, Otto Kern- berg and Michael Eigen. Not serving solely as an introduction for beginners, the purpose of the series is to offer compendiums of information on particular topics within different psychoanalytic schools. We ask authors to review a topic but also address the readers with their own per- sonal views and contribution to the specifc chosen feld. Books will make intricate ideas comprehensible without compromising their complexity. We aim to make contemporary psychoanalysis more accessible to both clinicians and the general educated public. Aner Govrin – E ditor Neuropsychoanalysis: A Contemporary Introduction Georg Northoff Herbert Rosenfeld: A Contemporary Introduction Robert Hinshelwood W.R. Bion’s Theories of Mind: A Contemporary Introduction Annie Reiner Psychoanalysis and Colonialism: A Contemporary Introduction Sally Swartz Psychoanalytic Field Theory: A Contemporary Introduction Giuseppe Civitarese Eating Disorders: A Contemporary Introduction Tom Wooldridge Michael Eigen: A Contemporary Introduction Loray Daws Christopher Bollas: A Contemporary Introduction Steve Jaron Sándor Ferenczi: A Contemporary Introduction Alberto Fergusson and Miguel G utierrez- P elaez Transgender Identities: A Contemporary Introduction Alessandra Lemma Projective Identification: A Contemporary Introduction Robert Waska Donald Meltzer: A Contemporary Introduction Meg Harris Williams Herbert Rosenfeld A Contemporary Introduction Robert Hinshelwood © Michal Heiman, Asylum 1855-2020, The Sleeper (video, psychoanalytic sofa and Plate 34), exhibition view, Herzliya Museum of Contemporary Art, 2017 First published 2023 by Routledge 4 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4RN and by Routledge 605 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10158 Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business © 2023 Robert Hinshelwood The right of Robert Hinshelwood to be identified as author of this work has been asserted in accordance with sections 77 and 78 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers. Trademark notice: Product or corporate names may be trademarks or registered trademarks, and are used only for identification and explanation without intent to infringe. British Library C ataloguing-i n-P ublication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library Library of Congress C ataloging-i n-P ublication Data Names: Hinshelwood, R. D., author. Title: Herbert Rosenfeld : a contemporary introduction / Robert Hinshelwood. Description: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2023. | Series: Routledge introductions to contemporary psychoanalysis | Includes bibliographical references and index. Identifiers: LCCN 2022037799 (print) | LCCN 2022037800 (ebook) | ISBN 9781032380384 (paperback) | ISBN 9781032389424 (hardback) | ISBN 9781003347590 (ebook) Subjects: LCSH: Rosenfeld, Herbert A. | Psychoanalysis. | Psychoses. Classification: LCC RC438.6.R67 H56 2023 (print) | LCC RC438.6.R67 (ebook) | DDC 150.19/5092 [B]—dc23/eng/20220816 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2022037799 LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2022037800 ISBN: 9781032389424 ( hbk) ISBN: 9781032380384 ( pbk) ISBN: 9781003347590 ( ebk) DOI: 10.4324/ 9781003347590 Typeset in Times New Roman by codeMantra Contents Introduction: An outline for the reader 1 PART 1 Research into difficult problems 11 1 Mildred and features of psychotic states 13 2 Projective identifcation and depersonalisation 24 3 Confusional states 36 4 S uper-e go 43 5 Negative narcissism 50 6 Borderline personalities 62 7 Other categories 70 PART 2 Clinical approach 81 8 Classically interpretive 85 9 Debates: Greenson and Gitelson 98