Narratives of Individuation

<p>In <i>Narratives of Individuation</i> Raya A. Jones and Leslie Gardner present 12 cutting-edge essays that bridge Jungian and narrative approaches to self-understanding and offer critical appraisal of both approaches. Exploring the Jungian concept of individuation and the related interest in dreams as well as the premise of the narrative self and the related interest in life-stories this innovative volume interprets the topic in unique and unprecedented ways.</p><p>An outstanding selection of contributors cover several overarching themes to provide a comprehensive understanding of these two powerful narratives. The contributors explore historical and conceptual issues concerning the narrative self as well as applying it including to Jung’s autobiography. Chapters also examine how Jung developed his theory of individuation and engage with contemporary thinking in anthropology psychology (including the dialogical self) and Jungian psychotherapy towards refiguring how people arrive at self-understanding. Written by leaders in the field <i>Narratives of Individuation </i>is a valuable interdisciplinary resource that illuminates a multitude of perspectives on individuation and self-realisation. </p><p>Owing to its original ideas and breadth of scope <i>Narratives of Individuation </i>will appeal to academics and students of Jungian and post-Jungian studies anthropology psychology literary studies and anyone examining concepts of selfhood and the significance of narrativity. It will also be of great interest to Jungian analysts and psychotherapists and analytical psychologists.</p>