This collection features significant writings by Andrew Samuels that explore the intersection of politics and therapeutic thought. It delves into how political contexts influence psychological practices and vice versa, offering insights into the relationship between societal issues and individual mental health. The essays reflect Samuels' unique perspective, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the interplay of therapy and political dynamics.
Nubia: The Rise and Fall of African Empires introduces readers to the wealthy empires and powerful trading kingdoms that once dominated the African continent. As an international nexus for trade, Africa once attracted merchants and explorers from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The personal journals and publications of these intrepid adventurers captured their first hand impressions of Africa's Emperors, Queens and wealthy trading elite. Modern discoveries allow us to combine their perspectives with the written histories of Africa's literate kingdoms to develop an accurate picture of the role that African Empires played in world history. Prior to the slave trade, Africa was filled with the sumptuous cities of empires that were intimately engaged with world affairs. They clashed with familiar legends in the ancient world like Rome and Persia and proved themselves to be formidable against the world's most powerful armies. In Nubia, we trace the rise and fall of grand African Kingdoms to explain the condition of Africa in the modern world. The narratives collected in Nubia: The Rise and Fall of African Empires will bring African history to life, by shining a light on the epic battles and enigmatic personalities that shaped the history of a land erroneously dubbed "The Dark Continent".
Ein fundierter Überblick über die wesentlichen Gedanken C.G. Jungs, deren Modifikationen durch die verschiedenen Jung'schen "Schulen" und über die neueren Entwicklungen der Psychoanalyse nach Freud. Das ungeheure Wissen, das hier ausgebreitet wird, ist nur die Basis für Samuels vergleichenden Ansatz, für das belebende Suchen nach Parallelen und Unterschieden. Der Autor möchte zeigen, wo und in welchem Ausmass Psychoanalyse und Psychotherapie heute tatsächlich "jungianisch" sind, ohne es zu merken oder wahrhaben zu wollen... (Mario Jacoby).
