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Star Wars Psychology: Dark Side of the Mind (Volume 2) (Popular Culture Psychology)
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About Star Wars Psychology: Dark Side Of The Mind
Product Description From its very first frame, the Star Wars series created a compelling universe with complex characters and engaging storytelling. This collection offers a fascinating psychological analysis of every aspect of George Lucas's richly rendered galaxy with all its characters and stories. Expert contributors led by Travis Langley ( Batman and Psychology: A Dark and Stormy Knight; The Walking Dead Psychology: Psych of the Living Dead) examine such topics as family ties, gender, prejudice, values, villainy, and heroism itself, including a look at how psychoanalysis and archetypes directly shaped the original trilogy. They shine a light into the hidden part of the psyche and reveal the ultimate lesson of Star Wars. Contributors include : Colt J. Blunt * Jenna Busch * Jim Davies * Frank Gaskill * Donald F. Glut (The Empire Strikes Back) * Jennifer Golbeck * Carrie Goldman * Jonathan Hetterly * Dana Klisanin * Joe Kraemer * Elizabeth A. Kus * Alex Langley * Travis Langley * Craig Pohlman * Clay Routledge * Billy San Juan * Jay Scarlet * Janina Scarlet * Laura Vecchiolla * Mara Wood * Bryan Young * E. Paul Zehr Review "What's great about the books in the Psych Geeks series, however, is that they are amenable for both casual reading and deeper study alike... A fan of Star Wars, you are? Then check out Star Wars Psychology , you should. And if you're a psychology buff, especially, this is most certainly the Star Wars book you're looking for." - Pop Mythology " ... an absorbing read, examining the ideas and core values of why we love Star Wars, encouraging us think about the movies and characters in new and unpredictable ways. There's something for everyone in this fun and fascinating volume, a good addition to any Star Wars fan's bookshelf ." - The BiblioSanctum " That's the beauty of this book and Star Wars, it makes you think. I highly recommend this to any Star Wars fan that wants to dig a little deeper into why the characters we've come to know and love act as they do." - The Cantina Cast "...a collection of thought-provoking essays and psychological analyses of the films, including themes of villainy and heroism, gender and family. (Spoiler: the Skywalker family has some serious issues.)" - Kirkus Reviews Favorite reads of the year: " A vast majority of these essays will make you scratch your head thoughtfully, enough to make you realize the book is awesome." - Ryan Britt, B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Buzz From the Author "We are so fortunate to have Dr. Travis Langley and his outstanding contributors' new book, Star Wars Psychology: Dark Side of the Mind. May the Force be with you as you read, learn, and rediscover why you love Star Wars." - Carrie Goldman, from her foreword "When Jung described the dark side of the mind, he referred to the part that is shadowed and hidden deep inside. It might not be evil at all.... While we are certainly not all Jungians, all of us bringing you this book do believe that the hidden, unrevealed part of the human nature is worth exploring. Both the light and dark sides unite in us all." - Dr. Travis Langley, from his introduction From the Back Cover The Star Wars saga is a sprawling space opera that has captivated fans for decades and continues to inspire a new generation. Evil tyrannical oppression rules this world and heroes must rise to battle the darkness. Psychiatrist Carl Jung and mythologist Joseph Campbell observed that people in every place and time tell tales of heroes who face darkness, win victories, and returned transformed. This archetypal Hero's Journey underlies the Star Wars story and demonstrates the role of psychology in shaping this saga. By exploring psychology, fans can better grasp the motivation and mental states of their favorite characters. What is individuation and how does it embody the tenets of a powerful spiritual organization? How does anxiety disorder explain the transformation of a character's psyche from good to e
