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Jung: A Complete Introduction (Teach Yourself) Paperback – November 24, 2015
by Phil Goss (Author)
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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. 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.
'A lucid and refreshingly innovative introduction to the complex thought of C.G. Jung' Paul Bishop, William Jacks Chair of Modern Languages, University of Glasgow
'A gold mine of knowledge in this eminently readable book that transcends the constraints of a set formula' Ann Casement, Licensed Psychoanalyst and Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute
'Of the many introductions to Jung's work, I find this one not only the most comprehensive but, importantly, very readable for the non-Jungian... It succinctly maps the remarkable contribution of Jung's distinctive approach to a wide number of subjects, principally psychology, psychotherapy, philosophy and the human condition' Steve Mitchell, Dramatherapist / Director Pathfinder Studio; former Course Director of Dramatherapy, Roehampton Institute, London
Jung employs the 'Breakthrough Method' to help you advance quickly at any subject, whether you're studing for an exam or just for your own interst. 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.
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256 pages
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About the Author
Dr Phil Goss is a Jungian analyst (member of the Association of Jungian Analysts, London, and of the International Association of Analytical Psychology) and a UKCP-registered psychotherapist.
He is course leader for the masters programmes in Counselling and Psychotherapy at the University of Central Lancashire. Phil's publications include Men, Women and Relationships, A post-Jungian Approach: Gender Electrics and Magic Beans (Routledge, 2010), journal papers and chapters on a range of themes in edited collections.
Product details
ASIN : 1473601762
Publisher : Teach Yourself; 1st edition (November 24, 2015)
Language : English
Paperback : 256 pages
4.4 out of 5 stars 17 ratings
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five StarsReviewed in the United States on October 24, 2016
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Great book if you are interesting in Jung.
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osmonde
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant structureReviewed in the United Kingdom on August 25, 2020
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Exactly what I was looking for. Brilliantly structured, to help the reader understand the concepts in a systematic way
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Lorraine S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent basic introductionReviewed in Canada on March 7, 2016
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A very clear, concise introduction to Jung's thinking. Key concepts are explained in clear language, and there is also a very helpful explanation of the differences between Jung's and Freud's thinking. The self-tests at the end of each chapter are also very useful. Overall, a good, solid introduction to Jung, both for those who are new to him, and for those who need a refresher.
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Pete Abrams
3.0 out of 5 stars Three StarsReviewed in the United Kingdom on February 21, 2018
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I bought this for someone else so am not in a position to comment
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VC Gan
Jul 16, 2017VC Gan rated it really liked it
This book is the perfect overview to the life and work of Jung. Basic concepts and context are very clearly explained, but with more detail than typically found in most introductory level books on Jung. I would definitely recommend this book for anyone who wants a good overview of Jung's theories, or as a starting point for anyone who wants to study Jungian psychology in more depth. (less)
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Jen
Aug 09, 2019Jen rated it really liked it · review of another edition
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I liked this book by far more than the other books I picked up about Jung and his work.
It was easy to understand and provided interesting details about Jung's personal life and how it inspired Jung's theoretical ideas.
This is a wonderful overview of some of the main themes as they relate to Jung's life and work and the book goes a step further into modern day to explain how Jung's ideas were further developed since his passing. It raises questions about Jung's controversial ideas around gender and sex. Each chapter has a short(about 10 questions) multiple answers quiz to help you review what you've learned or perhaps didn't so you can go back and re-read the section in the chapter. (less)
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Sean Paul Irwin
Oct 09, 2020Sean Paul Irwin rated it liked it · review of another edition
I read this as an introduction to Jung. I enjoyed it, and now I think I'm informed on some of Jung's work, terms and theories to start reading his work. (less)
