John Boyle – författare

This book traces the history and culture of Persia, one of the world’s oldest civilisations, from pre-history down to the present time.

Lively and relevant introduction to those scientific principles necessary to understand key processes occuring within the natural environment.

John Boyle provides an in-depth account of the neglected contributions made by Western esotericism in the formation of an occluded ‘psychoanalytic parapsychology’ active within psychoanalysis since its inception, the distinguishing features of which he argues have continued to persist within psychoanalysis to this day.The book provides a conceptual framework for understanding how the debates between Sigmund Freud, Sándor Ferenczi and Carl Gustav Jung on the role of the "occult" in psychoanalysis contributed to the formation of an "Orphic fragmentation" within psychoanalysis. It argues that the ensuing consequences of these discussions were covertly transmitted to later generations of psychoanalysts in the form of an "Orphic trajectory" encrypted within the main body of psychoanalytic theory and practice.This book offers new and original insights into the role played by heterodox forms of spirituality in the development of psychoanalysis. It will interest scholars of psychoanalysis and religion as well as those with a general interest in the role of the spiritual in contemporary psychoanalysis and psychology.

John Boyle provides an in-depth account of the neglected contributions made by Western esotericism in the formation of an occluded ‘psychoanalytic parapsychology’ active within psychoanalysis since its inception, the distinguishing features of which he argues have continued to persist within psychoanalysis to this day.The book provides a conceptual framework for understanding how the debates between Sigmund Freud, Sándor Ferenczi and Carl Gustav Jung on the role of the "occult" in psychoanalysis contributed to the formation of an "Orphic fragmentation" within psychoanalysis. It argues that the ensuing consequences of these discussions were covertly transmitted to later generations of psychoanalysts in the form of an "Orphic trajectory" encrypted within the main body of psychoanalytic theory and practice.This book offers new and original insights into the role played by heterodox forms of spirituality in the development of psychoanalysis. It will interest scholars of psychoanalysis and religion as well as those with a general interest in the role of the spiritual in contemporary psychoanalysis and psychology.

Science for Geography and Environment introduces students (and academics who need to brush up their knowledge!) to scientific principles in a lively and accessible way, allowing them to proceed through the text at their own pace. The book is structured thematically with a logical development of key topics, all linked by a comprehensive cross-referencing system. Concepts and principles will be grounded in everyday experience and exemplified by reference to geographical/environmental processes. The authors are also testing each stage of the text on their own students, thereby ensuring that student needs are given top priority in the book's development.Lively and relevant introduction to those scientific principles necessary to understand key processes occuring within the natural environment.

Canterbury has a place in English history quite out of proportion to its relatively small size, and because of this it is one of the select half-dozen or so places which feature on the itineraries of almost every visitor to Britain. John Boyle traced the city’s history from the earliest times – including its continuing record of growth from the Saxon period onwards; the story of the coming of St Augustine; the founding of the cathedral, and the growth of the medieval city around it – to the rebuilding of Canterbury after a third of its central area was destroyed by aerial attack in 1942, and years later the coming of the new university.The author also dealt with the lighter side of life, including the festivals and celebrations and the delights of the Garden of England, and revealed many strange, startling and even sensational anecdotes his research disclosed. He depicted a community prosperous and successful, full of vitality, and examined the problems of maintaining tradition and an ancient physical heritage in the face of modern change.Whilst retaining the voice of the original author and his judicious evaluations of the political, professional and cultural society of Canterbury in the 1970s, Elizabeth Edwards has updated his portrait for the 21st century. So much has changed in Canterbury during the past thirty years: our knowledge of its history through the work of the Canterbury Archaeological Trust, the growth in local studies has been considerably deepened; and the sweeping changes to the city’s fabric, in response to economic and cultural stimuli, have provided the scope for more extensive excavations. Recent changes have brought more of Canterbury’s past and present into perspective, and provide even greater insight into the city’s rich history for the contemporary observer. This new edition also includes specially chosen new photographs.