THE FATHER Contemporary Jungian Perspectives (Andrew Samuels): THE FATHER Contemporary Jungian Perspectives (Andrew Samuels) (Jungianeum: Re-Covered ... Psychology, curated by Stefano Carpani)

THE FATHER: Contemporary Jungian PerspectivesEdited by Andrew Samuels New edition from JUNGIANEUM/BooksRediscover a landmark volume that reshaped the psychological understanding of fatherhood and masculinity.Originally published in 1985 and now available again in a newly updated edition, THE FATHER brings together a powerful collection of essays by leading Jungian analysts exploring the psychological, cultural, and symbolic dimensions of the father figure.For decades, mainstream psychology emphasized the mother-infant relationship, often neglecting the equally vital role of the father. This pioneering work challenges that imbalance—offering fresh, relevant insights into the father archetype, masculinity, gender roles, and the evolving dynamics between men and women.Drawing from clinical case studies, mythology, religion, art, and depth psychology, the contributors offer profound reflections on how the father’s role is understood—and misunderstood—within the individual psyche and broader cultural systems.This expanded edition includes:A new introduction offering context for today’s readersA comprehensive glossary of Jungian terms, ideal for students and newcomersContributions from renowned Jungian thinkers with diverse perspectivesPerfect for:Psychotherapists, analysts, counselors, and students of psychologyReaders interested in Jungian theory, relational psychoanalysis, and archetypal studiesScholars in gender studies, mythology, and cultural psychologyAnyone curious about the role of the father in psychological development and modern societyFeaturing editor Andrew SamuelsA leading voice in Jungian and relational psychoanalysis, Samuels is a widely published author, professor, and activist whose books have been translated into over 20 languages. He has shaped discourse across psychotherapy, politics, and the public sphere for over four decades.Prof. Andrew Samuels, is a relational Jungian psychoanalyst, professor, activist and political consultant (including to Britain’s National Health Service). He founded or co-founded many organisations within the ‘psy’ field, including Psychotherapists and Counsellors for Social Responsibility, Psychotherapy and Counselling Union, Analysis and Activism, International Association for Jungian Studies, and the Confederation for Analytical Psychology. Elected Chair of the UK Council for Psychotherapy 2009-2012, and has worked as Consultant for Routledge’s Jung List since 1984. His many books have been translated into up to 21 languages. These include Jung and the Post-Jungians (1985), The Plural Psyche (1989), The Political Psyche (1993), Politics on the Couch (2001), Persons, Passions, Psychotherapy, Politics (2015), and A New Therapy for Politics (2018). His new book is just published by Routledge: Reflecting Critically on the Political Psyche: Therapy, Testament and Trouble in Psychoanalysis and Jungian Analysis. Read more