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Jung and the Making of Modern Psychology: The Dream of a Science [Paperback]

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  • Category: Books (Psychology)
  • Author:  Shamdasani, Sonu
  • Author:  Shamdasani, Sonu
  • ISBN-10:  0521539099
  • ISBN-10:  0521539099
  • ISBN-13:  9780521539098
  • ISBN-13:  9780521539098
  • Publisher:  Cambridge University Press
  • Publisher:  Cambridge University Press
  • Pages:  404
  • Pages:  404
  • Binding:  Paperback
  • Binding:  Paperback
  • Pub Date:  01-May-2003
  • Pub Date:  01-May-2003
  • Item ID: 100215945
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First comprehensive study of the origin's of Jung's psychology and the rise of modern psychology.After decades of myth making, C. G. Jung is one of the most misunderstood figures in Western intellectual history. This book is the first comprehensive study of the origins of his psychology, as well as providing a new account of the rise of modern psychology and psychotherapy. It reconstructs the reception of Jung's work in the human sciences, and its impact on the social and intellectual history of the twentieth century. This book creates a basis for all future discussion of Jung, and opens new vistas on psychology today.After decades of myth making, C. G. Jung is one of the most misunderstood figures in Western intellectual history. This book is the first comprehensive study of the origins of his psychology, as well as providing a new account of the rise of modern psychology and psychotherapy. It reconstructs the reception of Jung's work in the human sciences, and its impact on the social and intellectual history of the twentieth century. This book creates a basis for all future discussion of Jung, and opens new vistas on psychology today.After decades of myth making, C.G. Jung remains one of the most misunderstood figures in Western intellectual history. This comprehensive study of the origins of his psychology provides a new perspective on the rise of modern psychology and psychotherapy. It reconstructs the reception of Jung's work in the human sciences, and its impact on the social and intellectual history of the twentieth century. The book creates a basis for any future discussion of Jung by opening new vistas in psychology.Abbreviations and note on translation; Prologue: 'The Most Cursed Dilettante'; 1. The individual and the universal; 2. Night and day; 3. Body and soul; 4. The ancient in the modern. ...one of the most definitive books available on Jung and his impact on psychology. A must read for anyone who wishes to explore Jungian thinking. Essential. Cholc.

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