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Social Sciences - Psychoanalysis and Ecology at the Edge of Chaos: Complexity Theory, Deleuze|Guattari and Psychoanalysis for a Climate in Crisis

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Book Synopsis: This book argues that psychoanalysis has a unique role to play in the climate change debate through its placing emphasis on the unconscious dimensions of our mental and social lives. Exploring contributions from Freudian, Kleinian, Object Relations, Self Psychology, Jungian, and Lacanian traditions, the book discusses how psychoanalysis can help to unmask the anxieties, deficits, conflicts, phantasies and defences crucial in understanding the human dimension of the ecological crisis. Yet despite being essential to studying environmentalism and its discontents, psychoanalysis still remains largely a 'psychology without ecology.' The philosophy of Deleuze and Guattari, combined with new developments in the sciences of complexity, help us to build upon the best of these perspectives, providing a framework able to integrate Guattari's 'three ecologies' of mind, nature and society. This book thus constitutes a timely attempt to contribute towards a critical dialogue between psychoanalysis and ecology.

Further topics of discussion include: ecopsychology and the greening of psychotherapy, our ambivalent relationship to nature and the non-human, complexity theory in psychoanalysis and ecology, defence mechanisms against eco-anxiety and eco-grief, Deleuze|Guattari and the three ecologies, becoming-animal in horror and eco-apocalypse in science fiction films, and nonlinear ecopsychoanalysis. In our era of anxiety, denial, paranoia, apathy, guilt, hope, and despair in the face of climate change, this book offers a fresh and insightful psychoanalytic perspective on the ecological crisis. As such, this book will be of great interest to all those in the fields of psychoanalysis, psychology, philosophy, and ecology, as well as all who are concerned with the global environmental challenges affecting our planet's future.

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In today's world, where the consequences of climate change are becoming increasingly pronounced, it is crucial that we approach the issue from all angles. That's why we are proud to introduce "Psychoanalysis and Ecology at the Edge of Chaos: Complexity Theory, Deleuze|Guattari and Psychoanalysis for a Climate in Crisis." This groundbreaking book delves into the unconscious dimensions of our mental and social lives, offering a unique perspective on the ecological crisis.

By drawing on various psychoanalytic traditions, such as Freudian, Kleinian, Object Relations, Self Psychology, Jungian, and Lacanian, this book uncovers the anxieties, conflicts, and defenses that are at the core of the ecological crisis. With a philosophy inspired by Deleuze and Guattari, combined with the science of complexity, we gain insights into the integration of mind, nature, and society.

One of the key topics explored in this book is the relationship between ecopsychology and psychotherapy. We delve into our ambivalent connection to nature and the non-human, shedding light on defense mechanisms that prevent us from fully addressing the eco-anxiety and eco-grief we experience. Through the lens of nonlinear ecopsychoanalysis, we examine how becoming-animal is represented in horror and eco-apocalypse in science fiction films.

This timely and thought-provoking book offers a fresh and insightful perspective on the ecological crisis. It will captivate those in the fields of psychoanalysis, psychology, philosophy, and ecology, as well as anyone concerned about the challenges that lie ahead for our planet. Don't miss out on the opportunity to be part of the critical dialogue between psychoanalysis and ecology. Order your copy now!

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