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The Rise of the Therapeutic Society
Psychological Knowledge & the Contradictions of Cultural Change
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Focusing on Australia, the book explores the rise of therapeutic culture from the 19th century, examining the evolution of psychological concerns and the growth of therapy and counseling. Katie Wright utilizes social theory, cultural history, and interviews with therapists and clients to challenge the prevalent pessimism surrounding the therapeutic turn. Her analysis offers a nuanced perspective on its implications for social, political, and personal life in the context of a globalized West, highlighting both the historical roots and contemporary relevance of psychological life.
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The Rise of the Therapeutic Society, Katie Wright
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- 2011
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- Title
- The Rise of the Therapeutic Society
- Subtitle
- Psychological Knowledge & the Contradictions of Cultural Change
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Katie Wright
- Publisher
- New Academia Publishing/ The Spring
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 290
- ISBN13
- 9780983245124
- Category
- Social sciences
- Description
- Focusing on Australia, the book explores the rise of therapeutic culture from the 19th century, examining the evolution of psychological concerns and the growth of therapy and counseling. Katie Wright utilizes social theory, cultural history, and interviews with therapists and clients to challenge the prevalent pessimism surrounding the therapeutic turn. Her analysis offers a nuanced perspective on its implications for social, political, and personal life in the context of a globalized West, highlighting both the historical roots and contemporary relevance of psychological life.