Catharsis in Healing, Ritual and Drama
Scheff, Thomas J.
ISBN 10: 0520041259 ISBN 13: 9780520041257
Published by University of California Press, 1979
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Synopsis:
In this thoughtful study, Thomas Scheff defines catharsis clearly as a process that is signaled by certain kinds of laughing, crying, and analogous responses reflecting anger and fear. The main concept which provides a thread throughout the entire book is that of distancing, the balance between being a participant and an observer in the thoughts and feelings that bring on catharsis. At optimal distance, the person has double vision, of being both participant and observer. This idea is applied to psychotherapy, ritual and drama.
About the Author: Thomas Scheff is Professor Emeritus of Sociology and Anthropology at UCSB. He is the author of Being Mentally Ill and many books and articles.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Catharsis in Healing, Ritual and Drama
Publisher: University of California Press
Publication Date: 1979
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good
Edition: First Edition.