The troubled mind of Northern Ireland
Subtitle: an analysis of the emotional effects of the troubles
By: Raman Kapur, Jim Campbell.
Contributors: Campbell, Jim, 1956-
Publisher: Karnac
Published: 2004
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 146
Subjects: Social conflict -- Northern Ireland -- Psychological aspects.; Political violence -- Northern Ireland -- Psychological aspects.; Religion and politics -- Northern Ireland -- Psychological aspects.; Mental health -- Northern Ireland.
Description: The 'Troubles' in Northern Ireland have endured for so long that eventually the abnormal has become normal. This volume examines the processes by which society has become gradually dehumanised, and the inhuman conditions under which people have been forced to live so long have come about. The authors seek to understand this situation and build upon the current literature, using their different personal and professional backgrounds to great effect to create a wider perspective. They describe the political background, the framework of Kleinian psychoanalysis, and then bring the two together to create a new foundation from which to move from a troubled mind to a mind at peace. -- Publisher description
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.