Overview

Zoja's Jungian interpretation of the origin and evolution of the father has long been essential reading for those interested in the psychological, anthropological and sociological background of this role. The book looks at the social construction of the father's role in raising children and how it has changed throughout history, and examines the consequences of this changing role in contemporary society. This revised edition includes a brand-new introduction and a complete re-working of the final part of the book, focusing on the condition of the father in today's globalised world and with a particular look at the role historical trauma and grief play in family relationships.

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Author:   Luigi Zoja ,  Henry Martin
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   2nd edition
Weight:   0.635kg
ISBN:  

9781138500686

ISBN 10:   1138500682
Pages:   328
Publication Date:   06 February 2018
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface. Introduction. The Mammals: The Animals' Retreat from Fatherhood. The Sexuality of The Great Apes. The Prehistoric Horizon of the Father. The Paternal Revolution. Lucy Grows. Patriarchy and Matriarchy. The Historic Horizon of the Father. The Mythic Origins of the Father. Hector. Ulysses. The Myth of the Father as the Sole Progenitor. Aeneas. From the Roman Father, to the Son, to the French Revolution, from the French Revolution to the Industrial Revolution. The Disenchantment of War. The Reversal of the Public Father. The Voyage of the Joads. The Rarefaction of the Father. The Abdication of the Father. In Flight Toward the Past. The Abdication of the Father. In Flight Toward the Future. The Disappearance of Elevation. The Breadwinner. The Search for the Father. A Final Reflection.

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Luigi Zoja is an analytical psychologist in private practice in Milan who lectures internationally. He is former training analyst of the C. G. Jung Institut, Zurich, past president of CIPA (Centro Italiano di Psicologia Analitica) and former president of IAAP (International Association of Analytical Psychology). He has taught at the University of Insubria and at the University of Macao, and his previous books have been published in multiple languages.

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