She
Understanding Feminine Psychology
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · March 24, 2020
Robert A. Johnson's groundbreaking, brilliant, and insightful work on how women transition into being mature and developing their own identity—newly reissued.
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- Who it’s for
- A compact, contemplative take on feminine psychology through Jungian and goddess-inflected lenses.
- Genres
- Jung & Jungian Psychology, Women's Studies, Gender & Sexuality
- Published
- HarperCollins, March 24, 2020
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Robert A. Johnson's groundbreaking, brilliant, and insightful work on how women transition into being mature and developing their own identity—newly reissued. What does it mean to be a woman? What is the pathway to mature femininity? And what of the masculine components of a woman’s personality? Many scholars and writers have long considered that the ancient myth of Amor and Psyche is really the story of a woman’s task of becoming whole, complete, and individuated.
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Here, examining this ancient story in depth and lighting up the details, Robert A. Johnson has produced an arresting and perceptive exploration of what it means to become a woman. You will not read these pages without understanding the important women in your life and a good deal about yourself as a woman. More important than ever before, She offers a compelling study of women.
Feminine Lenses
A compact, contemplative take on feminine psychology through Jungian and goddess-inflected lenses.
Come here for
- Jungian psychology with a spiritual cast
- A layered look at feminine psychology
Expect
- Insight over storyline
- Thoughtful, worldview-shaping reading
Where it sits
| Jung & Jungian Psychology | 65% |
|---|---|
| Women's Studies | 36% |
| Gender & Sexuality | 34% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
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- History of Psychology
- Human Sexuality
- Psychoanalysis
- Psychology Resources
- Authors
- Robert A. Johnson
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- March 24, 2020
- Format
- Print & ebook
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- Family Resources