Author : Vamik D. Volkan
Publisher : Pitchstone Publishing (US&CA)
ISBN 13 : 1939578116
Total Pages : 688 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (395 download)
Book Synopsis Enemies on the Couch by : Vamik D. Volkan
Download or read book Enemies on the Couch written by Vamik D. Volkan and published by Pitchstone Publishing (US&CA). This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than 30 years, renowned psychoanalyst Vamik D. Volkan has applied the theories of his profession to societies in conflict, venturing into cauldrons of unrest as observer, mediator, and practitioner. In this volume, he shares his experiences facilitating dialogue between opposing enemy groups, in numerous contexts and conflict zones, and presents the pioneering theoretical and practical frameworks he developed. In the process, he provides a unique window onto watershed moments of the recent past—from major historical events, such as the collapse of the Soviet Union and the fall of the Berlin Wall, to the tragedy of September 11, 2001, and continued violence in the Middle East. The findings and observations presented in this volume provide not only a new way of looking at recent historical events, but also offer a novel set of tools for understanding and shaping the present and future.