The Jokes of Sigmund Freud: A Study in Humor and Jewish Identity: Third Edition

Unravels the intimate connections between Sigmund Frued and his Jewish identity. Oring observes that Freud frequently identified with the characters in the jokes he told, and that there was a strong relationship between these jokes and his won psychological and social state. This analysis offers novel insights into the enigmatic character of Freud and a fresh perspective on the nature of the science that he founded.