Jung - The Key Ideas: Teach Yourself

Summary:
Jung - the Key Ideas will quickly familiarize you with the revolutionary thinking of this great man. It will teach you all the essential concepts, from the collective unconscious to archetypes in dreams. Expressing Jung's sometimes complex ideas in simple terms, and backed up with references to his own texts, this book gives you everything you need to know.

NOT GOT MUCH TIME?
One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.

AUTHOR INSIGHTS
Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.

TEST YOURSELF
Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.

EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of Jung.

FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER
Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.

TRY THIS
Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

• Perfect for students.
• Covers all the key ideas, from the anima and animus to the collective unconscious.
• Explains complex concepts in plain, simple terms.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
1. Jung's life and career
2. Early influences
3. Jung's inner world
4. Exploring the psyche
5. The journey of the psyche
6. Dreams and symbols
7. The personality and relationships
8. The esoteric and the paranormal
9. Religion and spirituality
10. Jung the visionary
Glossary
Taking it further

About the Author(s):

Ruth Snowden first became interested in the works of Jung while studying for her BSc degree in Psychology at the University of Birmingham. She went on to set up a complementary therapy practice offering personal development. In 1998, her first book, Working with Dreams, was published, her research for which led her back into the realms of Jung. She currently is a full-time writer.

Readership:
Those interested in learning Jungian psychology/Undergraduates