Definition of Melanie Klein

1. Noun. United States psychoanalyst (born in Austria) who was the first to specialize in the psychoanalysis of small children (1882-1960).

Exact synonyms: Klein
Generic synonyms: Analyst, Psychoanalyst

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Literary usage of Melanie Klein

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Architectural Bodies by Ad Graafland, Michael Speaks (1996)
"35 Melanie Klein, The importance of symbol-formation in the development of the ego' (1930), in M. Klein, Love, Guilt and Reparation (1921-1945), London, ..."

2. Reflective Practice: Psychodynamic Ideas in the Community by Leslie Swartz, Kerry Gibson, Tamara Gelman (2002)
"The writings of Melanie Klein (Vol. 3). London: Hogarth Press. Lubbe, T. (1996). Who lets go first? Some observations on the struggles around weaning. ..."

3. Spirals of Suffering: Public Violence and Children by Brian Rock (1997)
"Based on the theoretical developments and practical implications of the work of Melanie Klein and Donald Winnicott — two psychoanalysts who worked with ..."

4. Violence in South Africa: A Variety of Perspectives by Elirea Bornman, René Van Eeden, Marie Wentzel (1998)
"Melanie Klein and Object Relations, 9(1), 1-15. Bryant, ET, Scott, L., Golden, CJ, & Tori, CD (1984). Neuropsychological deficits, learning disability, ..."

5. Disability and Social Change: A South African Agenda by Brian Watermeyer (2007)
"In E. Bott-Spillius (Ed.), Melanie Klein today. Volume 2: Mainly practice (pp. 17-21). London: Routledge. Burman, E. (1996). The spec(tac)ular economy of ..."

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