Ian Parker, een Britse psycholoog, is een belangrijk voorstander van drie uiteenlopende kritische tradities binnen zijn vakgebied. Zijn werk biedt oriëntatiepunten voor onderzoekers die alternatieven zoeken voor de 'mainstream'-psychologie. Parker promoot discursieve analyse, marxistische psychologie en psychoanalyse, en past elke traditie aan om de nadruk te leggen op ideologie en macht. Deze unieke benadering leidt voortdurend tot intense debatten, die zowel de conventionele psychologie als andere kritische perspectieven uitdagen.
Focusing on the intersection of cinema and revolutionary politics, the book delves into the narratives surrounding twenty-five Trotskyist organizations in England. It explores key cinematic elements that reveal the complexities of purges, splits, and cult favorites within these groups. By examining how film has shaped and reflected the history of the English Left, the work offers a unique perspective on revolutionary Marxism in the context of popular culture.
The book delves into the theories of the unconscious as proposed by Freud and Lacan, highlighting the debates that arise from their differing perspectives. It investigates the implications of these theories for both psychological understanding and cultural analysis, offering insights into how these foundational ideas shape contemporary research in these fields.
This introduction to discourse research offers a systematic overview of key theoretical debates, emphasizing a realist perspective. It addresses postmodernity and establishes criteria for identifying discourses, making it a significant contribution to the field since its 1992 publication. Ian Parker's work stands out as one of the early texts to tackle these complex issues comprehensively.
Exploring the enigmatic nature of psychoanalysis, Ian Parker shares his personal journey from trainee to analyst, shedding light on prevalent misconceptions that often mislead. He also provides a comprehensive overview of the significant debates currently shaping the field, offering readers a deeper understanding of both the practice and its complexities.
Focusing on the impact of deconstruction, this book explores its relevance for contemporary psychologists by challenging fundamental assumptions about language, reality, the self, and social dynamics. It encourages a critical examination of traditional psychological concepts, aiming to inspire a new understanding of these core themes within the discipline.
Academic Discipline, Professional Practice and Reflexive History
An insider account explores the discipline of psychology, highlighting its limitations and the key debates currently shaping the field globally. It critically examines the problematic role psychology plays as a global phenomenon, offering insights into the complexities and challenges faced within the discipline.
Focusing on discourse analysis, this book highlights its importance for contemporary psychologists, challenging traditional assumptions about 'thinking' and 'behavior.' It presents discursive approaches as innovative tools that can reshape understanding within the discipline, encouraging a reevaluation of established psychological concepts.
Suitable for people who are working or training in the field of blood transfusion, transplantation, or human genetics, but who are not specialising in the field of blood groups, this book contains full colour text together with schematic figures and tables.
Serves as a critique of the institutions and presuppositions that underlie the study of 'psychopathology'. This book is useful for students and practitioners who are working to understand mental health and distress. It analyzes the notion of 'psychopathology' as a conventional term in psychology through the language which holds it in place.
