In Nation on the Couch: Inside South Africa’s Mind, acclaimed clinical psychologist and public intellectual Wahbie Long offers a compelling and thought-provoking exploration of the South African psyche. Drawing on his experience as a therapist, academic and commentator, Long examines the emotional, psychological and historical forces that continue to shape South African society decades after apartheid.
Rather than focusing solely on politics or economics, Long investigates the collective anxieties, fears, hopes and contradictions that influence how South Africans think, relate and respond to one another. Through a blend of psychology, history, cultural analysis and personal reflection, he explores themes including race, identity, trauma, privilege, inequality, violence, reconciliation and nation-building.
Written in an accessible yet intellectually engaging style, Nation on the Couch challenges readers to look beyond headlines and political rhetoric to understand the deeper emotional currents running through contemporary South Africa. Long’s insights are informed by both clinical practice and academic scholarship, making this an important contribution to discussions about social healing and national identity.
Praised by academics, commentators and mental health professionals alike, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in psychology, South African history, social justice, race relations and contemporary political discourse. Nation on the Couch offers a nuanced and often provocative examination of the country’s past and present, encouraging readers to reflect on the psychological dimensions of South Africa’s ongoing journey.
A fascinating and highly relevant work of South African non-fiction that remains as timely today as when it was first published.
Condition – Very Good
First Edition Paperback (2021). Covers show light shelf wear and handling marks. Spine displays reading creases. Text block lightly toned with minor marks. Binding remains sound and the interior is clean, bright and free of inscriptions or significant defects.
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Nation on the Couch – A powerful psychological examination of South Africa’s collective identity, exploring how history, trauma, race and memory continue to shape the nation’s mind.
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In Nation on the Couch: Inside South Africa’s Mind, acclaimed clinical psychologist and public intellectual Wahbie Long offers a compelling and thought-provoking exploration of the South African psyche. Drawing on his experience as a therapist, academic and commentator, Long examines the emotional, psychological and historical forces that continue to shape South African society decades after apartheid.
Rather than focusing solely on politics or economics, Long investigates the collective anxieties, fears, hopes and contradictions that influence how South Africans think, relate and respond to one another. Through a blend of psychology, history, cultural analysis and personal reflection, he explores themes including race, identity, trauma, privilege, inequality, violence, reconciliation and nation-building.
Written in an accessible yet intellectually engaging style, Nation on the Couch challenges readers to look beyond headlines and political rhetoric to understand the deeper emotional currents running through contemporary South Africa. Long’s insights are informed by both clinical practice and academic scholarship, making this an important contribution to discussions about social healing and national identity.
Praised by academics, commentators and mental health professionals alike, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in psychology, South African history, social justice, race relations and contemporary political discourse. Nation on the Couch offers a nuanced and often provocative examination of the country’s past and present, encouraging readers to reflect on the psychological dimensions of South Africa’s ongoing journey.
A fascinating and highly relevant work of South African non-fiction that remains as timely today as when it was first published.
Condition – Very Good
First Edition Paperback (2021). Covers show light shelf wear and handling marks. Spine displays reading creases. Text block lightly toned with minor marks. Binding remains sound and the interior is clean, bright and free of inscriptions or significant defects.
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