Fear, Punishment Anxiety and the Wolfenden Report

Charles Berg

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Routledge
01 December 2023

Gender studies: men; Psychoanalytical theory (Freudian psychology); Psychology of gender; Abnormal psychology; Psychotherapy

Series: Collected Works of Charles Berg

Originally published in 1959, the blurb read: ‘Dr Berg has made a comprehensive survey of the Wolfenden Report in regard to homosexuality and illustrated his comments with extracts from case material. He points out that whereas public opinion has so far lagged behind the Committee’s main recommendation, scientifically far from being an advance the report may be considered lamentably reactionary. He says; ""Perhaps this report is a good lesson in the futility of trying to unravel and assess psychological phenomena without first removing the obstacles to understanding their meaning"". The author deals with the subject in his usual forthright, witty and persuasive style, which is easily enjoyed by psychiatrist and layman alike, and the book should be welcomed by all who seek to understand this controversial topic.

Later chapters include a discussion of the wider implications of punishment and a new theory of the fundamental nature of Anxiety and Fear.’ Today it can be read and enjoyed in its historical context.

This book is a re-issue originally published in 1959. The language used is a reflection of its era and no offence is meant by the Publishers to any reader by this re-publication.

By: Charles Berg
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 172g
ISBN: 9781032172460
ISBN 10: 1032172460
Series: Collected Works of Charles Berg
Pages: 122
Publication Date: 01 December 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Acknowledgments. 1. The Wolfenden Report on Homosexual Offences 2. The Psychology of Punishment 3. The Fundamental Nature of Anxiety 4. Fear – Normal and Abnormal 5. A Note on the Author by Dr Clifford Allen. Glossary. Index.

Charles Berg (1892-1957)

Reviews for Fear, Punishment Anxiety and the Wolfenden Report

For the original publication: ‘Useful but disturbing reading for any legislator, schoolmaster, criminologist, parent or policeman.’ – British Book News