Social Sadomasochism: How Emotional Dominance and Submission Affect People's Lives

by
Martin Kantor MDauthor

Martin Kantor, MD, is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist who has been in private practice in Boston and New York City, and served as assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Mount Sinai Medical School.

Social Sadomasochism: How Emotional Dominance and Submission Affect People's Lives

20191031

Praeger

Pages 288
Topics Childhood Anlage;Clinical Features;Cognitive Aspects of Sadomasochism;Differences Between Sadomasochism and an Ordinary Mental Disorder;Guilt and Sadomasochism;Kernberg's View;Low Self-Esteem and Sadomasochism;Progressive Development;Health and Wellness

Cite this eBook

  • eBook

    9781440863219

Description
Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Social Sadomasochism: How Emotional Dominance and Submission Affect People's Lives

Author(s): Kantor, Martin;
Contributors: Kantor, Martin;
Abstract:

Explains the subtle but pervasive aspects of sadomasochism that affect everyday relationships across our lives, detailing when the power and control dynamics become neurotic and describing actions that can be taken to better individuals and improve society.


• Presents vignettes to illustrate social sadomasochism across life events

• Details how social sadomasochism is rampant on the 2018 U.S. political scene

• Explains how racism, bigotry, and sexism are fueled by social sadomasochism

• Describes how sadomasochism, which is not a recognized psychiatric disorder, plays a role in all psychosis, neurosis, and personality disorders

SortTitle: social sadomasochism: how emotional dominance and submission affect people's lives
Author Info:
Martin Kantor MDauthor

Martin Kantor, MD, is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist who has been in private practice in Boston and New York City, and served as assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Mount Sinai Medical School.

eISBN-13: 9781440863219
Cover Image URL: ~~FreeAttachments/9781440863219.jpg
Print ISBN-13: 9781440863202
Imprint: Praeger
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 20191031