Mark Holmwood

Gebundenes Buch

Shadows of Fatherhood, Jung, and Film

Beschreibung

Every picture tells a story, and stories have the power to educate. Looking at two key Jungian archetypes - the father and the shadow - from a challenging perspective, this book investigates the negative, shadowy side of fatherhood and its detrimental effect on children by presenting a collection of stories from all over the world.

Autor

Mark Holmwood, PhD, is a scholar whose transdisciplinary research focuses on observable patterns of human behaviour. He is the author of Traumatic Loss and Recovery in Jungian Studies and Cinema, also published by Routledge.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Routledge
• Seitenzahl: 142
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. August 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 240mm x 161mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 385g
• ISBN-13: 9781032495767
• ISBN-10: 1032495766
• Artikelnr.: 70151197

Rezensionen

'The intricate world of masculinities and fatherhood is explored through the refreshing lens: the eyes of children. Groundbreaking and emotionally resonant, by blending cinematic examples, it offers a transformative perspective building on the complex legacy of masculinity and men's studies. A must-read for understanding intricate gender dynamics in families.'

Professor Simon Macklin, University for the Creative Arts, UK

'Holmwood brilliantly explores the intertwining of masculinity studies and psychosocial approaches in this penetrating study of negative father figures and the traumas they inflict on their children. The book simultaneously reminds us of the wounds that absent, abusing or violent fathers cause, but also highlights the children's possibility of renewal and overcoming difficulties. This is a vital contribution to fatherhood studies, grounded in Jungian theories and extensive, original analysis of Hollywood and international films.'

Dr Elena Caoduro, Queen's University Belfast, UK