Mind, culture, and global unrest : psychoanalytic reflections /
In this book the author addresses certain matters of urgent global concern. These include migration across national borders, the current refugee crisis, ethno-racial prejudice, subjective distress of minorities, and, above all, the forever-present ominous shadow of terrorism. Akhtar evolves and advo...
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Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group,
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Publisher Address: | London : |
Publication Dates: | 2018. |
Literature type: | Book |
Language: | English |
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Summary: |
In this book the author addresses certain matters of urgent global concern. These include migration across national borders, the current refugee crisis, ethno-racial prejudice, subjective distress of minorities, and, above all, the forever-present ominous shadow of terrorism. Akhtar evolves and advocates a uniquely 'anthropological psychoanalysis' which is a blend of depth psychology and humanities, including sociology, economics, political science, history, and , of course, anthropology. He deconstructs what seems self-evident and confronts his readers with some socio-politically unpleasant realities, both within psychoanalysis and in the prevalent perspectives on the on-going turmoil and bloodshed in today's world. |
Carrier Form: | xiv, 233 pages ; 24 cm |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-222) and index. |
ISBN: |
9781138371972 (hardback) : 1138371971 (hardback) |
Index Number: | BF175 |
CLC: | B84-065 |
Call Number: | B84-065/A315 |