Danse Macabre and Other Stories: A Psychoanalytic Perspective on Global Dynamics

Danse Macabre and Other Stories: A Psychoanalytic Perspective on Global Dynamics explores the world using a systemic and psychoanalytic lens, considering the impact of the disappearance of iconic and psychic containers on individuals and the choice of populist leaders. It builds on previous work to conceptualize global dynamics within a matrix form, containing dialectic dynamic forces for both good and evil. The book offers a containing reflection on the world, aiming to calm readers' nerves and provide a deeper understanding of global dynamics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 340 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2021
Publisher: Phoenix Publishing House

Danse Macabre and Other Stories: A Psychoanalytic Perspective on Global Dynamics delves into the intricate tapestry of the world, employing a systemic and psychoanalytic lens to explore its various dimensions. Through the lens of splitting, separation, projection, displacement, and the return of the repressed, the authors examine the complex interplay of forces that shape global dynamics. They contemplate the profound impact of the disappearance of iconic and psychic containers on individuals' functioning and the reasons behind our tendency to elect populist leaders as a means to fortify our social defenses. Moreover, they raise intriguing questions about why the world appears so menacing to the twenty-first-century connected citizens, despite objective facts indicating significant improvements in the well-being of global citizens.

In their groundbreaking work, Halina Brunning and Olya Khaleelee have constructed a comprehensive framework to conceptualize global dynamics within a matrix structure. This matrix encompasses a dynamic interplay of forces, representing both the positive and negative aspects of life. Within this matrix, Brunning and Khaleelee examine a wide range of phenomena that emerge, offering a deeper understanding of the complex web of global interactions.

While the matrix itself remains steadfast, its inner workings are characterized by constant flux and reconfiguration, akin to a kaleidoscope. This dynamic process involves inevitable turbulence, yet, as Brunning and Khaleelee propose, there exists an underlying pattern that can be discerned and studied. Recognizing the turbulence inherent in the world, Brunning and Khaleelee aim to share their perspective in the hope of providing a calming and reflective lens, capable of soothing the nerves of readers and even their own.

Through their insightful analysis, Danse Macabre and Other Stories shed light on the intricate dynamics that govern our global existence, challenging us to consider the complex interplay between individual experiences, societal structures, and the broader socio-political landscape. By offering a psychoanalytic lens, the authors invite us to explore the depths of our unconscious motivations and the forces that shape our world, ultimately contributing to a more nuanced and informed understanding of our collective reality.

Weight: 610g
Dimension: 153 x 229 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781912691371