Exploring Our Dreams - by Paul R Robbins (Paperback)

About the Book

"What do psychology and neuroscience tell us about our dreams? Dream researcher and practicing psychotherapist Paul R. Robbins presents the science in a non-technical Q&A format. Covering the history of dream interpretation--from ancient Assyrian dream books to the theories of Carl Jung--he describes his own successful approach to dream studies"--

Book Synopsis

What do psychology and neuroscience tell us about our dreams? A dream researcher and practicing psychotherapist presents the science in a nontechnical Q&A format.

The history of dream interpretation--from ancient Assyrian dream books to the theories of Carl Jung--is covered and one successful approach to dream studies is described: exploring the real-life incidents brought to mind by dreams and probing their meaning to the individual in an objective way.

Review Quotes

"A concise text covering basic concepts, theories, and research findings related to dream psychology...written in an easy to read, conversational tone, this book is easily accessible to the general reader...recommended"-Choice

About the Author

Paul R. Robbins has held a number of research positions in the Department of Psychiatry at George Washington University Medical School, the National Institute of Mental Health, and the Public Health Service. He has published numerous papers in psychological and psychiatric journals, many books on psychology topics for general readers (and several novels). He lives in Silver Spring, Maryland.