The Inner World Of Childhood
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
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A landmark in the field of analytical psychology, The Inner World of Childhood by Frances G. Wickes presents a profound and illuminating examination of the psychological development of children, arguing that the unconscious life of a child is inextricably shaped by the hidden psychic forces of the parents around them. Drawing directly from the Jungian tradition — with a preface by Carl G. Jung himself — Wickes chronicles the inner landscapes of children with clinical precision and deep empathy, illustrating how unresolved parental complexes, fears, and projections silently mould a child's emerging identity and sense of self. A classic in psychiatric literature since its original publication, this work stands as a testament to the enduring power of Jungian thought applied to real-world child development. Wickes writes with rare clarity, balancing rigorous psychological theory with vivid case studies that bring her arguments to life, making the abstract viscerally human. Recognised as essential reading for parents, educators, and clinicians alike, this text challenges its reader to confront a disquieting truth: that to truly understand a child, one must first dare to understand oneself.
Author: Frances G. Wickes
Format: Paperback
Genre: Psychology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A landmark in the field of analytical psychology, The Inner World of Childhood by Frances G. Wickes presents a profound and illuminating examination of the psychological development of children, arguing that the unconscious life of a child is inextricably shaped by the hidden psychic forces of the parents around them. Drawing directly from the Jungian tradition — with a preface by Carl G. Jung himself — Wickes chronicles the inner landscapes of children with clinical precision and deep empathy, illustrating how unresolved parental complexes, fears, and projections silently mould a child's emerging identity and sense of self. A classic in psychiatric literature since its original publication, this work stands as a testament to the enduring power of Jungian thought applied to real-world child development. Wickes writes with rare clarity, balancing rigorous psychological theory with vivid case studies that bring her arguments to life, making the abstract viscerally human. Recognised as essential reading for parents, educators, and clinicians alike, this text challenges its reader to confront a disquieting truth: that to truly understand a child, one must first dare to understand oneself.