
Jung: a Complete Introduction: Teach Yourself
John Murray Press · Print & ebook · July 30, 2015
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- Who it’s for
- A course-shaped introduction to Jung, from archetypes and typology to analysis and cultural legacy.
- Genres
- Jung & Jungian Psychology, Psychoanalysis, Personality
- Published
- John Murray Press, July 30, 2015
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Jung: A Complete Introduction is designed to give you everything you need to succeed, all in one place. It covers the key areas that students are expected to be confident in, outlining the basics in clear, jargon-free English and providing added-value features like summaries of key books, and even lists of questions you might be asked in your seminar or exam. The book uses a structure that mirrors the way Jung is taught on many university and counselling courses.
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Chapters include individuation and the archetypal power of the unconscious, Jung's early life, Jung's early career and key influences, Freud and Jung, the self and ego, the dark side, anima and animus, archetypes, typology, Jungian analysis, working with dreams, active imagination, developmental approaches, application of Jungian analysis to mental health needs, and Jung's legacy in culture, spirituality and therapy. Jung employs the 'Breakthrough Method' to help you advance quickly at any subject, whether you're studying for an exam or just for your own interest. The Breakthrough Method is designed to overcome typical problems you'll face as learn new concepts and skills. - Problem: "I find it difficult to remember what I've read."; Solution: this book includes end-of-chapter summaries and questions to test your understanding. - Problem: "Lots of introductory books turn out to cover totally different topics than my course."; Solution: this book is written by a university lecturer who understands what students are expected to know.
Jung’s Key Ideas
A course-shaped introduction to Jung, from archetypes and typology to analysis and cultural legacy.
Come here for
- Jung’s early life, career, and influences
- Dream work, active imagination, and Jungian analysis
Expect
- Clear, jargon-free explanations of key areas
- Chapter summaries, understanding questions, and seminar or exam prompts
Where it sits
| Jung & Jungian Psychology | 94% |
|---|---|
| Psychoanalysis | 37% |
| Personality | 30% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Psychology
- Therapy
- Authors
- Phil Goss
- Publisher
- John Murray Press
- Published
- July 30, 2015
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Psychology