House: The Wounded Healer on Television: Jungian and Post-Jungian Reflections

by Luke Hockley (Editor), Leslie Gardner (Editor)

House MD is a globally successful and long-running medical drama. The Wounded Healer on Television employs a Jungian perspective to examine the psychological construction of the series and its namesake, Dr Gregory House. The book also investigates the extent to which the continued popularity of House MD has to do with its representation of deeply embedded cultural concerns. It is divided into three parts - Diagnosing House, Consulting House and Dissecting House, - and topics of discussion Offering an entirely fresh perspective on House MD , with contributions from medical professionals, academics and therapists, this book is essential reading for students and scholars of Jungian psychology. The inclusion of a glossary of Jungian terms means that this book can also be enjoyed by fans of House MD who have been seeking a more in-depth analysis of the series.

232 pages, Paperback

First published November 10, 2010

Reviews

[Samira · Rating 3 out of 5]

Forgive me Goodreads, I actually finished this book on Wednesday morning and i’m uploading my review on Saturday morning.

I’ve always had a fascination with the tv show House M.D. and i’ve been a big fan for many years! This book was right behind me in the library and it caught my eye hence me borrowing it(duh).

The actual book was relatively interesting, I enjoyed the many perspectives dissecting House although I disagreed with some stuff other than that pretty easy read.