Shame Theory, Therapy, Theology

Name: Shame Theory, Therapy, Theology
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ISBN: 9780521568630

ISBN-10: 0521568633

ISBN-13: 9780521568630

Edition: 2000

Authors: Stephen Pattison

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Stephen Pattison considers the nature of shame as it is discussed in the diverse discourses of literature, psychology, psychoanalysis, philosophy, history and sociology and concludes that 'shame' is not a single unitary phenomenon, but rather a set of separable but related understandings in different discourses. Situating chronic shame primarily within the metaphorical ecology of defilement, pollution and toxic unwantedness, Pattison goes on to examine the causes and effects of shame. He then considers the way in which Christianity has responded to and used shame. Psychologists, philosophers, theologians and therapists will find this a fascinating source of insight, and it will be of…

Book details

List price: $59.99
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 10/5/2000
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 356
Size: 5.98" wide x 9.02" long x 0.91" tall
Weight: 1.100
Language: English




Approaching Shame



Emotional confusion



Problems in approaching shame



Encountering Shame



The ecology of shame



Chronic shame



Some effects and implications of chronic shame



Aspects of the socio-historical significance of shame



Dealing with shame: the task of integration



Shame and Christianity



Modern Christian responses to shame



Shame in Christianity



Towards more adequate approaches to shame


Epilogue