We've Had a Hundred Years of Psychotherapy--And the World's Getting Worse

by James Hillman

Paperback, 1993

Status

Available

Call number

150.1

Collection

Publication

HarperOne (1993), Edition: Reprint, 256 pages

Description

This furious, trenchant, and audacious series of interrelated dialogues and letters takes a searing look at not only the legacy of psychotherapy, but also practically every aspect of contemporary living--from sexuality to politics, media, the environment, and life in the city. James Hillman--controversial renegade Jungian psychologist, the man Robert Bly has called "the most lively and original psychologist we've had in America since William James"--joins with Michael Ventura--cutting-edge columnist for the L.A. Weekly--to shatter many of our current beliefs about our lives, the psyche, and society. Unrestrained, freewheeling, and brilliant, these two intellectual wild men take chances, break rules, and run red lights to strike at the very core of our shibboleths and perceptions.… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member realsupergirl
This book inspired my Master's thesis, which was on the therapeutic value of putting your art into the world. A brilliant, fascinating book.
LibraryThing member Hansk
a daring attempt to question psychotherapy with enlightening views

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

256 p.; 5.63 inches

ISBN

9780062506610
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