The joy of suffering; psychoanalytic theory and therapy of masochism. - Panken, Shirley (New York, J. Aronson, 1973)
Introduction -- Freud's evolving theories on masochism -- Further contributions to the literature on masochism -- Clinical illustrations -- Developmental patterns in masochistic behavior -- Differential diagnosis -- The role of sadism or aggression in masochism -- The pleasure in pain -- Psychotherapy and masochism -- Cultural implications of masochistic phenomena.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-233).
Keywords: Masochism