ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MASOCHISM
Named after Leopold von Sacher Masoch (1836–95), Austrian novelist, who described it.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MASOCHISM»
Discover the use of
masochism in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
masochism and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Masochism: Current Psychoanalytic Perspectives
reversed his prior position on the primacy of sadism in masochism, postulating
instead the existence of the components of the death instinct that are fused with
libido and self-directed. This primary masochism accounted for the physiological
...
Robert A. Glick, Donald I. Meyers, 2013
2
Masochism: the art of power
Through a study of the representations of masochism in literature, psychopathology, philosophy, and cultural theory, Mansfield challenges our fundamental assumptions about masculine power in the postmodern era, arguing that masculine power ...
3
Beyond Female
Masochism: Memory-work and Politics
Above all, this is a book which strives to find new links between the micro-politics of daily life and the evolving structures of capitalism. “If we could find out why and when our hopes for life were buried,” Haug argues, “then we ...
4
The Myth of Women's
Masochism: With a New Preface by the Author
"Finally, a definitive study that debunks one of Freud's most damaging myths--that women are inherently masochistic--...offers healthier ways...to view female behavior.
5
Imperial
Masochism: British Fiction, Fantasy, and Social Class
Drawing on recent psychoanalytic theory to define masochism in terms of narcissistic fantasies of omnipotence rather than sexual perversion, the book illuminates how masochism mediates political thought of many different kinds, not simply ...
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Masochism: A Jungian View
Are the symptoms of masochism inherent in the religious beliefs of Dionysus - Lord of Souls, Lord of the Dead - & Jesus? Cowan presents these answers in a book as surprising as an unexpected lash of the whip.
7
The Tyranny of Guilt: An Essay on Western
Masochism
This is a searing, provocative, and psychologically penetrating account of the crude thought and bad politics that arise from excessive bad conscience.
8
Contract with the Skin:
Masochism, Performance Art, and the ...
Fascinating and accessibly written, CONTRACT WITH THE SKIN addresses the question in relation to psychoanalytic and legal concepts of masochism. 34 photos.
9
The Mastery of Submission: Inventions of
Masochism
Noyes documents the evolution of the concept of masochism with scenes in literature from John Cleland's Fanny Hill through Sacher-Masoch's Venus in Furs and Pauline Reage's Story of O. Analysis of Freud's vastly influential rereading of ...
Includes "Coldness and Cruelty," by Gilles Deleuze, a study of masochism and sadism, as well as "Venus in Furs," the original novel by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch
Gilles Deleuze, Leopold Sacher-Masoch (Ritter von), 1971
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MASOCHISM»
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masochism is used in the context of the following news items.
Deadly climbs, ice and a 13,775ft peak: is the GTT the world's …
... obstacle course races of varying degrees of masochism like Tough Mudders and Spartan races, there's no end to the popular reception. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
Dap Tones Left Out of Amy Winehouse Documentary | OC Weekly
In the shade of the booth, Winehouse forges poetry out of emotional masochism. The strength of her voice goes toe to toe with the intensity of ... «OC Weekly, Jul 15»
Ukraine film director Sentsov in 'terror' trial in Russia - BBC News
... on his allegations of torture, suggesting that his bruises were self-inflicted and that he was keen on sado-masochism, Sentsov's lawyer said. «BBC News, Jul 15»
From Abraham to Woody Allen: The Jewish masochist tradition …
A more extreme form of masochism is self-hate. Theodor Lessing, in pre-war Europe, coined the term as a title for his book. A typical example of ... «Jerusalem Post Israel News, Jul 15»
The City Game?
What I had was a kind of dogged masochism that kept me coming back. What is it about basketball? Alexander Wolff, in his book “Big Game, ... «The New Yorker, Jul 15»
Attitude Column: Why Do We Have to Be Labelled?
... questioning, flexual, asexual, gender-fuck, polyamorous, bondage/discipline, dominance/submission, and sadism/masochism”. Jesus wept. «Dale & Co., Jul 15»
'Fifty Shades Darker' Update: Charlize Theron Joins Cast As Mrs …
... of BDSM (Bondage-Discipline/Domination-Submission/Sadism-Masochism). Though her current relationship with Grey is just for business, ... «Venture Capital Post, Jul 15»
Noonday Demons, King's Head Theatre, London - theatre review …
The result is a lunatic, traverse-staged slug-fest of competitive masochism, farcically feigned miracles, and rhetorical sparring to establish which ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
Coming back strong: Kelso's Miller having fun again with Black Bears
A trip to the baseball park is no longer an exercise in masochism. And the 1:30 p.m. pregame practices that feel like a chore to many of his ... «Longview Daily News, Jul 15»
Playing with bondage
Although at the face of it, the play is about BDSM (Bondage, Dominance and Submission, Sadism and Masochism) it's more of an intellectual ... «Mid-Day, Jul 15»
