Ruth Snowden Libri

Provides anyone studying Jung with a jargon free, straightforward guide to his complex systems of thought.

All the information you need about the life and work of Carl Jung, the founder of analytical psychology, in one book.

teach yourself Freud is an accessible and fascinating guide to the 'father of psychoanalysis' and his influential work. Ruth Snowden explores Freud's upbringing and the environment into which he was born and grew up before analysing the development of his thinking. She examines his early work and influences, from his medical training to his interest in hysteria and hypnosis and the germination of his first ideas about the unconscious and psychoanalysis. She then moves on to look at the fundamental aspects of his thinking and their development his interpretation of dreams, his theories on sexuality, the nature of identity and his views on society in general. Each aspect of the man and his work is explained in a straightforward and jargon-free way, making often-complex theories easy to get to grips with.

Learn in a week, remember for a lifetime! In just one week, this accessible book will give you knowledge to last forever. End of chapter summaries and multiple choice questions are all designed to help you test your knowledge and gain confidence. So whether you are a student or you simply want to widen your knowledge, you will find this seven-day course a very memorable introduction. Sunday: Learn who Jung was and what he did Monday: Explore Jung's inner world and how this informed his ideas Tuesday: Understand Jung's view of the psyche and its journey Wednesday: Consider Jung's views on dreams and symbols Thursday: Engage with Jung's understanding of personality and how we form relationships Friday: Find out what Jung thought about esoterica, the paranormal, religion and spirituality. Saturday: Look at how Jung's ideas have been developed over time and how they are relevant today.