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Psychoanalytic Reflections on Politics: Fatherlands in Mothers’ Hands

SKU: 9780415839259

23,600.00

Explore the profound link between emotions and political realities. This compelling work delves into how unconscious desires, fantasy, and imagination shape national identities and social movements. Drawing on psychoanalytic insights from Winnicott and Lacan, it examines the symbolic power driving political thought and community formation. Discover the ‘fantastic family’ metaphor, revealing how public life mirrors early childhood needs for belonging and ideal leadership. An essential read for students and professionals in political science, psychology, sociology, anthropology, and philosophy keen to understand the human element behind global political dynamics.

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