House: The Wounded Healer on Television: Jungian and Post-Jungian Reflections

By: Luke Hockley and Leslie Gardner

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Synopsis: House MD is a globally successful and long-running medical drama. House: The Wounded Healer on Television employs a Jungian perspective to examine the psychological construction of the series and its namesake, Dr Gregory House. The book also investigates the extent to which the continued popularity of House MD has to do with its representation of deeply embedded cultural concerns. It is divided into three parts - Diagnosing House, Consulting House and Dissecting House, - and topics of discussion include: specific details, themes, motifs and tropes throughout the series narrative, character and visual structure the combination of performative effects, text and images of the doctor and his team the activities of the hero, the wounded healer and the puer aeternus. Offering an entirely fresh perspective on House MD, with contributions from medical professionals, academics and therapists, this book is essential reading for students and scholars of Jungian psychology. The inclusion of a glossary of Jungian terms means that this book can also be enjoyed by fans of House MD who have been seeking a more in-depth analysis of the series.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 232 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781136890857
Related ISBNs:: 9780415479134, 9780415479127, 9780203840337
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 03/14/21
Copyrighted By:: Selection and editorial matter, Luke Hockley and Leslie Gardner
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Entertainment, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Psychology
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Luke Hockley
Edited by:: Leslie Gardner