Complex and Archetype

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"This dynamic book showcases a new generation of scholars as they extend the Jungian concepts of complexes and archetypes. By engaging some of the cutting edges of contemporary culture with 21st century models of these concepts they invite us to reimagine the Zeitgeist. A rewarding read for anyone looking to expand their psychological view of our modern world." (Joe Cambray, PhD, Past-President/CEO, Pacifica Graduate Institute)

"Not only is the book about the ways complexes and archetypes work together to convey compensatory messages from the unconscious (thereby conspiring to bring individuals and communities to where they need to be), but a timely contribution that extends what it means to do Jungian, psycho-social research. What I value most is the fearlessness with which potentially sensitive topics are engaged." (Kevin Lu, PhD, Professor of Applied Psychoanalysis, Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London)

"This is an outstanding collection by a group of writers from both academic and therapeutic backgrounds which seeks to explore the contribution that Jungian ideas - and specifically archetype and complex - can make to understanding contemporary social and cultural issues. The contributors deal with a wide range of topics - which include, among others, video-gaming, romantic love, parenting and the modern academy. However, this refreshingly outward-facing approach is coupled with and underpinned by an impressively rigorous scholarly understanding of all the ideas that are employed, such that a whole gamut of Jungian and post-Jungian notions receives a thorough contemporary re-working. Throughout, insights are provided with elegance, clarity and lightness of touch and the book as a whole leaves us with no doubt that a depth-psychological approach can shed genuinely new light on psychosocial questions. A rich and enjoyable collection that will be of interest to students, clinicians and lay readers." (Mark Saban PhD, Jungian analyst and Director of the MA in Jungian and post-Jungian Studies at the University of Essex)

"This volume provides a much-needed clarification about two key principles of Carl Jung's that often are misunderstood in and/or omitted from today's psychology curriculum. As our global society currently grapples with numerous interrelated challenges, uncertainties, and existential threats, the authors clearly demonstrate the contemporary relevance of Jung's psychology in myriad contexts-from polarization, populism, and cancel culture to some younger people's decision to forego marriage and/or having children to video games, gender, and spirituality. As a former graduate student of Jim Dillon's, I can say with confidence that this collection of essays emanating from his classroom and reading group offers a fly-on-the-wall view of his phenomenal teaching." (Andrew Bland, PhD, LP, Associate Professor of Psychology, Millersville University)