In Search of Self in India and Japan : Toward a Cross-Cultural Psychology

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Summary: In Search of Self in India and Japan
Review: I found Dr. Alan Roland's book extremely valuable in helping me understand the deeper underpinnings of the East Indian culture. Firstly, he is able to communicate, sometimes clunky psychoanalytic language, into smooth and clear form. But even more important the book quite accurately portrays many of the early developmental dynamics and their ensuing unfoldment in adult life. There is good theory which is brought to life by numerous examples.

As a psychologist I work with many East Indian patients. I found myself have a deeper understanidng of their unconscious processes and was able to share my insights and ideas with them effective ways. The book additionally helped me when I spent time with Indians in India, visiting, studying, and living with families there.

The book has also helped me contrast the Western psyche with the Eastern psyche. This has helped me gain clarity in working with my European-American patients as well.

I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in a deeper view of human development and relationships from a psychoanalytic perspective.

Rating:
Summary: In Search of Self in India and Japan
Review: I found Dr. Alan Roland's book extremely valuable in helping me understand the deeper underpinnings of the East Indian culture. Firstly, he is able to communicate, sometimes clunky psychoanalytic language, into smooth and clear form. But even more important the book quite accurately portrays many of the early developmental dynamics and their ensuing unfoldment in adult life. There is good theory which is brought to life by numerous examples.

As a psychologist I work with many East Indian patients. I found myself have a deeper understanidng of their unconscious processes and was able to share my insights and ideas with them effective ways. The book additionally helped me when I spent time with Indians in India, visiting, studying, and living with families there.

The book has also helped me contrast the Western psyche with the Eastern psyche. This has helped me gain clarity in working with my European-American patients as well.

I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in a deeper view of human development and relationships from a psychoanalytic perspective.