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Kohut's Self Psychology for a Fractured World
New Ways of Understanding the Self and Human Community
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The book explores how the contemporary American view of individuals as autonomous and self-sufficient can harm the development of a healthy self-structure, leading to mental illness and social issues. By utilizing Kohut's ideas on self, the author critiques this individualistic perspective, arguing that it contributes to a lack of connection and vitality in society. The work delves into the psychological implications of this mindset and its role in the broader context of mental health and social well-being.
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Kohut's Self Psychology for a Fractured World, John Hanwell Riker
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- 2024
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- Title
- Kohut's Self Psychology for a Fractured World
- Subtitle
- New Ways of Understanding the Self and Human Community
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Hanwell Riker
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 272
- ISBN13
- 9781032301495
- Series
- Rating
- 5 out of 5
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- The book explores how the contemporary American view of individuals as autonomous and self-sufficient can harm the development of a healthy self-structure, leading to mental illness and social issues. By utilizing Kohut's ideas on self, the author critiques this individualistic perspective, arguing that it contributes to a lack of connection and vitality in society. The work delves into the psychological implications of this mindset and its role in the broader context of mental health and social well-being.