A Life of Jung Contributor(s): Hayman, Ronald (Author) |
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ISBN: 0393323226 ISBN-13: 9780393323221 Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: June 2002 Annotation: Hailed by Anthony Storr as "the best biography of Jung, " Hayman's work is "all the more effective for its detached tone that perfectly puts in proportion Jung's cruel, brilliant and crazy schemes" ("The Times [London]"). Written with notable objectivity, this title offers a rare insight into how Jung's revolutionary ideas grew out of his own extraordinary experiences. illustrations. |
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BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Social Scientists & Psychologists - Psychology | History |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 000054802 |
Physical Information: 1.32" H x 5.5" W x 8.42" L (1.35 lbs) 562 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Western Europe |
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product, Table of Contents |
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Publisher Description: It seems Jung is usually seen as an idol or is condemned for his failings. Ronald Hayman neither ignores Jung's faults nor exaggerates them. Using a substantial amount of unpublished material Hayman offers an insight into how Jung's ideas grew out of his own experiences. |
Contributor Bio(s): Hayman, Ronald: - Ronald Hayman has authored numerous internationally acclaimed biographies, including works on Friedrich Nietzsche, Jean-Paul Sartre, Marcel Proust, Sylvia Plath, and Thomas Mann. He lives in London. |
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