Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) is a key figure of modern (and postmodern) Western thought. This book argues that the underlying message of his thought is extremely relevant to Christians today.
Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) is a key figure of modern (and postmodern) Western thought. This book argues that the underlying message of his though...
Spirit possession is a phenomenon that often elicits a response of fear, particular in those who are ignorant of its meaning and role within its particular religious and cultural traditions. Possession by divine beings (such as spirits or gods) is, however, a key practice in religions worldwide. It is therefore important to gain an understanding of this practice in its cultural context before trying to develop a wider theory about it.
This fascinating book contains several case studies that present new interpretations of spirit possession worldwide. The authors show the diversity of...
Spirit possession is a phenomenon that often elicits a response of fear, particular in those who are ignorant of its meaning and role within its pa...
Spirit possession is a phenomenon that often elicits a response of fear, particular in those who are ignorant of its meaning and role within its particular religious and cultural traditions. Possession by divine beings (such as spirits or gods) is, however, a key practice in religions worldwide. It is therefore important to gain an understanding of this practice in its cultural context before trying to develop a wider theory about it.
This fascinating book contains several case studies that present new interpretations of spirit possession worldwide. The authors show the diversity of...
Spirit possession is a phenomenon that often elicits a response of fear, particular in those who are ignorant of its meaning and role within its pa...
What can depictions of psychotherapy on screen teach us about ourselves?
In Eavesdropping, a selection of contributions from internationally-based film consultants, practicing psychotherapists and interdisciplinary scholars investigate the curious dynamics that occur when films and television programmes attempt to portray the psychotherapist, and the complexities of psychotherapy, for popular audiences.
The book evaluates the potential mismatch between the onscreen psychotherapist, whose raison d'etre is to entertain and engage global audiences,...
What can depictions of psychotherapy on screen teach us about ourselves?
What can depictions of psychotherapy on screen teach us about ourselves?
In Eavesdropping, a selection of contributions from internationally-based film consultants, practicing psychotherapists and interdisciplinary scholars investigate the curious dynamics that occur when films and television programmes attempt to portray the psychotherapist, and the complexities of psychotherapy, for popular audiences.
The book evaluates the potential mismatch between the onscreen psychotherapist, whose raison d'etre is to entertain and engage global audiences,...
What can depictions of psychotherapy on screen teach us about ourselves?
The Urban Uncanny explores through ten engaging essays the slippage or mismatch between our expectations of the city as the organised and familiar environments in which citizens live, work, and go about their lives and the often surprising and unsettling experiences it evokes. The city is uncanny when it reveals itself in new and unexpected light; when its streets, buildings, and people suddenly appear strange, out of place, and not quite right.
Bringing together a variety of approaches, including psychoanalysis, historical and contemporary case study of cities, urban geography, film...
The Urban Uncanny explores through ten engaging essays the slippage or mismatch between our expectations of the city as the organised and familiar ...
The Urban Uncanny explores through ten engaging essays the slippage or mismatch between our expectations of the city as the organised and familiar environments in which citizens live, work, and go about their lives and the often surprising and unsettling experiences it evokes. The city is uncanny when it reveals itself in new and unexpected light; when its streets, buildings, and people suddenly appear strange, out of place, and not quite right.
Bringing together a variety of approaches, including psychoanalysis, historical and contemporary case study of cities, urban geography, film...
The Urban Uncanny explores through ten engaging essays the slippage or mismatch between our expectations of the city as the organised and familiar ...
