Dissociation in Late Modern America: A Defense Against Soul?

Dissociation typically describes a psychological defense that protects the psyche from emotionally overwhelming events. However, dissociation can also contribute to maintaining and restoring relationships after suffering traumatic stress and overwhelming social strain. Two aspects of late modern American society interfere with dissociation's contribution to social change: 1) the Enlightenment conception of human nature, on which American democracy is based, and 2) America's sharp distinctions between public and private spheres of life. Using research on human evolution, neuroscience, trauma, and Jungian psychology, Dissociation in Late Modern America shows how Americans have become dependent on dissociative defenses in everyday life, challenging their capacity for soulful connections and living.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Lk Kerr Books
Published: 03/29/2022
ISBN: 9798985746020
Pages: 126
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.27d