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Dictionary of Dream Symbols: With an Introduction to Dream Psychology » (Reissue)

Book cover image of Dictionary of Dream Symbols: With an Introduction to Dream Psychology by Eric Ackroyd

Authors: Eric Ackroyd
ISBN-13: 9781844033539, ISBN-10: 1844033538
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Orion Publishing Group, Limited
Date Published: May 2005
Edition: Reissue

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Author Biography: Eric Ackroyd

Book Synopsis

Gain vivid insights into the working of dreams--and use them to promote greater self-awareness and healing--with this encyclopedic and intriguing guide to the significance of more than 700 symbols. The journey to understanding begins with an extensive introduction that covers not only the classic theories of Freud and Jung, but also more recent ideas on dream analysis. It provides a wealth of background information for the huge dictionary section, which ranges from Abandonment to Zodiacal Sign, and includes such common images as Dragons, Murder, Roller Coasters, and Tattoos, all listed in an easy-to-reference alphabetical format with comprehensive definitions. Each entry offers a wide range of possible interpretations, and cross-referencing throughout allows seekers to examine every aspects of a particular symbol.

Table of Contents

Introduction5
How to Interpret Your Dreams5
The Unconscious9
Which Meaning?11
Freud on Dreams14
Jung on Dreams34
Gestalt Psychology57
In Conclusion60
Dream Symbols A-Z61
Bibliography315
Notes316

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