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This book is the culmination of Ana-Maria Rizzuto's lifelong study of Freud's 1891 Aphasia monograph. Although its scientific merit was recognised decades ago by neurologists, the monograph was curiously orphaned by Freud himself. In this book, Rizzuto demonstrates with definitive authority its seminal importance for psychoanalysis. Although not her main intention, she simultaneously opens new lines of interdisciplinary enquiry regarding some contemporary neuropsychological topics, such as the role of declarative memory (Freud's 'word presentations') and episodic recall (Freud's 'scenes') in reflexive consciousness. - Mark Solms -- Professor in Neuropsychology and Chair of the Research Committee of the IPA Rizzuto's accurate, precise and inspired analysis of Freud's On Aphasia is the scarlet thread that runs through the whole book, weaving interconnections with some of the problems facing psychoanalysis today. The title Freud and the Spoken Word is essential for defining the field of research not about language but about the individual and unrepeatable linguistic act of the speaker. The author lists not only the prominent qualities of Freud's theories but also its limitations: the lack of an agent, of the addressee, and affect as a dischargeable quantity. Rizzuto's important book addresses their relevance to psychoanalysis. - Prof. Jorge Canestri, MD, Training analyst, Italian Psychoanalytical Association.

This book is the culmination of Ana-Maria Rizzuto's lifelong study of Freud's 1891 Aphasia monograph. Although its scientific merit was recognised decades ago by neurologists, the monograph was curiously orphaned by Freud himself. In this book, Rizzuto demonstrates with definitive authority its seminal importance for psychoanalysis. Although not her main intention, she simultaneously opens new lines of interdisciplinary enquiry regarding some contemporary neuropsychological topics, such as the role of declarative memory (Freud's 'word presentations') and episodic recall (Freud's 'scenes') in reflexive consciousness. - Mark Solms -- Professor in Neuropsychology and Chair of the Research Committee of the IPA Rizzuto's accurate, precise and inspired analysis of Freud's On Aphasia is the scarlet thread that runs through the whole book, weaving interconnections with some of the problems facing psychoanalysis today. The title Freud and the Spoken Word is essential for defining the field of research not about language but about the individual and unrepeatable linguistic act of the speaker. The author lists not only the prominent qualities of Freud's theories but also its limitations: the lack of an agent, of the addressee, and affect as a dischargeable quantity. Rizzuto's important book addresses their relevance to psychoanalysis. - Prof. Jorge Canestri, MD, Training analyst, Italian Psychoanalytical Association. Ana-Maria Rizzuto is a prolific author, theoretician, clinician, and psychoanalytic historian... She further distinguishes herself with Freud and the Spoken Word: Speech as the Key to the Unconscious... As a clinician, I see her work as excellent scholarship... Rizzuto's work makes a compelling argment for the irreducible foundational origins of our main, but not our only, tool. - David Goldenberg, JAPA

This book is the culmination of Ana-Maria Rizzuto's lifelong study of Freud's 1891 Aphasia monograph. Although its scientific merit was recognised decades ago by neurologists, the monograph was curiously orphaned by Freud himself. In this book, Rizzuto demonstrates with definitive authority its seminal importance for psychoanalysis. Although not her main intention, she simultaneously opens new lines of interdisciplinary enquiry regarding some contemporary neuropsychological topics, such as the role of declarative memory (Freud's 'word presentations') and episodic recall (Freud's 'scenes') in reflexive consciousness. - Mark Solms -- Professor in Neuropsychology and Chair of the Research Committee of the IPA Rizzuto's accurate, precise and inspired analysis of Freud's On Aphasia is the scarlet thread that runs through the whole book, weaving interconnections with some of the problems facing psychoanalysis today. The title Freud and the Spoken Word is essential for defining the field of research not about language but about the individual and unrepeatable linguistic act of the speaker. The author lists not only the prominent qualities of Freud's theories but also its limitations: the lack of an agent, of the addressee, and affect as a dischargeable quantity. Rizzuto's important book addresses their relevance to psychoanalysis. - Prof. Jorge Canestri, MD, Training analyst, Italian Psychoanalytical Association. Ana-Maria Rizzuto is a prolific author, theoretician, clinician, and psychoanalytic historian... She further distinguishes herself with Freud and the Spoken Word: Speech as the Key to the Unconscious... As a clinician, I see her work as excellent scholarship... Rizzuto's work makes a compelling argment for the irreducible foundational origins of our main, but not our only, tool. - David Goldenberg, JAPA

This book is the culmination of Ana-Maria Rizzuto's lifelong study of Freud's 1891 Aphasia monograph. Although its scientific merit was recognised decades ago by neurologists, the monograph was curiously orphaned by Freud himself. In this book, Rizzuto demonstrates with definitive authority its seminal importance for psychoanalysis. Although not her main intention, she simultaneously opens new lines of interdisciplinary enquiry regarding some contemporary neuropsychological topics, such as the role of declarative memory (Freud's 'word presentations') and episodic recall (Freud's 'scenes') in reflexive consciousness. - Mark Solms -- Professor in Neuropsychology and Chair of the Research Committee of the IPA Rizzuto’s accurate, precise and inspired analysis of Freud’s On Aphasia is the scarlet thread that runs through the whole book, weaving interconnections with some of the problems facing psychoanalysis today. The title Freud and the Spoken Word is essential for defining the field of research not about language but about the individual and unrepeatable linguistic act of the speaker. The author lists not only the prominent qualities of Freud’s theories but also its limitations: the lack of an agent, of the addressee, and affect as a dischargeable quantity. Rizzuto’s important book addresses their relevance to psychoanalysis. - Prof. Jorge Canestri, MD, Training analyst, Italian Psychoanalytical Association. This book is the culmination of Ana-Maria Rizzuto's lifelong study of Freud's 1891 Aphasia monograph. Although its scientific merit was recognised decades ago by neurologists, the monograph was curiously orphaned by Freud himself. In this book, Rizzuto demonstrates with definitive authority its seminal importance for psychoanalysis. Although not her main intention, she simultaneously opens new lines of interdisciplinary enquiry regarding some contemporary neuropsychological topics, such as the role of declarative memory (Freud's 'word presentations') and episodic recall (Freud's 'scenes') in reflexive consciousness. - Mark Solms -- Professor in Neuropsychology and Chair of the Research Committee of the IPA Rizzuto’s accurate, precise and inspired analysis of Freud’s On Aphasia is the scarlet thread that runs through the whole book, weaving interconnections with some of the problems facing psychoanalysis today. The title Freud and the Spoken Word is essential for defining the field of research not about language but about the individual and unrepeatable linguistic act of the speaker. The author lists not only the prominent qualities of Freud’s theories but also its limitations: the lack of an agent, of the addressee, and affect as a dischargeable quantity. Rizzuto’s important book addresses their relevance to psychoanalysis. - Prof. Jorge Canestri, MD, Training analyst, Italian Psychoanalytical Association. Ana-Maria Rizzuto is a prolific author, theoretician, clinician, and psychoanalytic historian... She further distinguishes herself with Freud and the Spoken Word: Speech as the Key to the Unconscious... As a clinician, I see her work as excellent scholarship... Rizzuto's work makes a compelling argment for the irreducible foundational origins of our main, but not our only, tool. - David Goldenberg, JAPA

This book is the culmination of Ana-Maria Rizzuto's lifelong study of Freud's 1891 Aphasia monograph. Although its scientific merit was recognised decades ago by neurologists, the monograph was curiously orphaned by Freud himself. In this book, Rizzuto demonstrates with definitive authority its seminal importance for psychoanalysis. Although not her main intention, she simultaneously opens new lines of interdisciplinary enquiry regarding some contemporary neuropsychological topics, such as the role of declarative memory (Freud's 'word presentations') and episodic recall (Freud's 'scenes') in reflexive consciousness. - Mark Solms -- Professor in Neuropsychology and Chair of the Research Committee of the IPA Rizzuto's accurate, precise and inspired analysis of Freud's On Aphasia is the scarlet thread that runs through the whole book, weaving interconnections with some of the problems facing psychoanalysis today. The title Freud and the Spoken Word is essential for defining the field of research not about language but about the individual and unrepeatable linguistic act of the speaker. The author lists not only the prominent qualities of Freud's theories but also its limitations: the lack of an agent, of the addressee, and affect as a dischargeable quantity. Rizzuto's important book addresses their relevance to psychoanalysis. - Prof. Jorge Canestri, MD, Training analyst, Italian Psychoanalytical Association. This book is the culmination of Ana-Maria Rizzuto's lifelong study of Freud's 1891 Aphasia monograph. Although its scientific merit was recognised decades ago by neurologists, the monograph was curiously orphaned by Freud himself. In this book, Rizzuto demonstrates with definitive authority its seminal importance for psychoanalysis. Although not her main intention, she simultaneously opens new lines of interdisciplinary enquiry regarding some contemporary neuropsychological topics, such as the role of declarative memory (Freud's 'word presentations') and episodic recall (Freud's 'scenes') in reflexive consciousness. - Mark Solms -- Professor in Neuropsychology and Chair of the Research Committee of the IPA Rizzuto's accurate, precise and inspired analysis of Freud's On Aphasia is the scarlet thread that runs through the whole book, weaving interconnections with some of the problems facing psychoanalysis today. The title Freud and the Spoken Word is essential for defining the field of research not about language but about the individual and unrepeatable linguistic act of the speaker. The author lists not only the prominent qualities of Freud's theories but also its limitations: the lack of an agent, of the addressee, and affect as a dischargeable quantity. Rizzuto's important book addresses their relevance to psychoanalysis. - Prof. Jorge Canestri, MD, Training analyst, Italian Psychoanalytical Association. Ana-Maria Rizzuto is a prolific author, theoretician, clinician, and psychoanalytic historian... She further distinguishes herself with Freud and the Spoken Word: Speech as the Key to the Unconscious... As a clinician, I see her work as excellent scholarship... Rizzuto's work makes a compelling argment for the irreducible foundational origins of our main, but not our only, tool. - David Goldenberg, JAPA

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Argentine born Ana-María Rizzuto trained in psychoanalysis in Boston and was for forty years in the PINE Psychoanalytic Center Faculty and is Training and Supervisory Analyst Emerita. She has made significant contributions to the psychoanalysis of religious experience and has written in national and international journals about the significance of words in the clinical situation. She has written three books and lectured about her work in North America, Latin America, Europe, and Japan.

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