In this fascinating psycho-analytic study of Hindu childhood and society, Sudhir Kakar uses anthropological evidence, clinical data, mythology and folklore to open the door on to the daily lives of the Hindu family and the shadowy world of collective fantasy. It explores the developmental significance of Hindu infancy and childhood, and its influence on identity formation. It will be of interest to all who are interested in Indian society and its myths, rituals, fables and arts, but will be particularly rewarding for anyone concerned with the psychological study of societies and the relevance and validity of psycho-analytic concepts in Indian culture and society.
- ISBN13 9780195615081
- Publish Date 11 May 1989 (first published 31 August 1978)
- Publish Status Unknown
- Out of Print 10 November 2008
- Publish Country IN
- Imprint OUP India
- Edition New edition
- Format Paperback (UK Trade)
- Pages 250
- Language English