Conflict and Dreams 1923

By W.H.R. Rivers, Rivers W H R, Rivers W.H.R.

Book Overview

Conflict and Dreams 1923 is a book written by W. H. R. Rivers, a British anthropologist and psychiatrist. The book is a collection of essays and lectures that Rivers gave during the early 20th century, exploring the themes of conflict and dreams in human psychology and culture.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on conflict, examining the ways in which it arises and is resolved in different cultures and societies. Rivers draws on examples from his own fieldwork, as well as from literature and history, to explore the psychological and cultural dimensions of conflict.The second part of the book focuses on dreams, exploring the ways in which they are interpreted and understood in different cultures. Rivers draws on examples from diverse cultures, including the Maori of New Zealand and the Trobriand Islanders of Papua New Guinea, to examine the role of dreams in shaping individual and collective identities.Throughout the book, Rivers draws on his expertise in anthropology and psychiatry to provide a nuanced and insightful exploration of the complex relationship between conflict and dreams in human psychology and culture. The book is an important contribution to the field of anthropology and a fascinating read for anyone interested in the human mind and its workings.International Library of Psychology, Philosophy and Scientific Method.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162737565
• ISBN13: 9781162737560
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"