About the author
Rosemary Gordon's Bridges: Psychic Structures, Functions, and Processes, published by Routledge, collects essays that range across clinical and cultural questions concerning the psyche. The book reconsiders the concept of the self and works through the distinction between a symbol and symbolic experience, placing it within the Jungian and post-Jungian tradition of analytical psychology that treats such distinctions as central to psychotherapeutic practice. The writing is addressed to readers already engaged with psychoanalytic or analytical psychology literature rather than newcomers to the field, and the essay format means the book covers a range of related topics rather than developing a single sustained argument. Bridges functions as a reference and discussion text for clinicians and students of depth psychology interested in how symbolic thinking operates in both therapeutic and broader cultural settings, rather than as a general-audience introduction to psychic phenomena.
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“Gordon’s text is a dense, scholarly resource that demands patience and intellectual rigor from its audience. While it offers a profound exploration of psychic structures, it may frustrate readers looking for accessible self-help…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Bridges: Psychic Structures, Functions, and Processes Gordon, Rosemary
“Gordon’s text is a compelling work that meticulously distinguishes between symbolic concepts and experiences, offering a fresh view on selfhood. However, readers seeking quick, practical techniques or simple answers will find…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Bridges: Psychic Structures, Functions, and Processes
