D. W. Winnicott (1896-1974), pediatrician and psychoanalyst, influenced several generations in the fields of child psychiatry, social work, and child development as well as psychoanalysis. He is known especially for his bold and brilliant imagination, and his unique, even poetic style.

• ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS PREFACE INTRODUCTION PART ONE Observation, intuition, and empathy PART TWO Early infant development PART THREE The family PART FOUR Starting school PART FIVE Case studies and observations PART SIX Adoption PART SEVEN Psychosomatic problems PART EIGHT Autism and schizophrenia PART NINE Professional care of the growing child GLOSSARY OF MEDICAL TERMS ORIGINAL SOURCE OF EACH CHAPTER BIBLIOGRAPHY OF WINNICOTT's WORKS List of volumes Alphabetical list Chronological list INDEX