House: The Wounded Healer on Television

<p><em>House MD</em> is a globally successful and long-running medical drama. <em>House: The Wounded Healer on Television</em> employs a Jungian perspective to examine the psychological construction of the series and its namesake Dr Gregory House. </p><p>The book also investigates the extent to which the continued popularity of <em>House MD</em> has to do with its representation of deeply embedded cultural concerns. It is divided into three parts - <em>Diagnosing House Consulting House and Dissecting House</em> - and topics of discussion include:</p><ul> <li>specific details themes motifs and tropes throughout the series</li> <li>narrative character and visual structure </li> <li>the combination of performative effects text and images of the doctor and his team </li> <li>the activities of the hero the wounded healer and the <em>puer aeternus</em>.</li> </ul><p>Offering an entirely fresh perspective on <em>House MD</em> with contributions from medical professionals academics and therapists this book is essential reading for students and scholars of Jungian psychology. The inclusion of a glossary of Jungian terms means that this book can also be enjoyed by fans of <em>House MD</em> who have been seeking a more in-depth analysis of the series.</p>