Bibliotherapy – evolution theory and practice development. Overview on the basis of the Polish and foreign experiences Cover Image

Biblioterapia – ewolucja teorii i rozwój praktyki. Przegląd na podstawie doświadczeń polskich i zagranicznych
Bibliotherapy – evolution theory and practice development. Overview on the basis of the Polish and foreign experiences

Author(s): Wanda Matras-Mastalerz
Subject(s): Library and Information Science, Education and training
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
Keywords: bibliotheraphy; the therapeutic function of literature; reading; strengthening mental health;emotional support;

Summary/Abstract: This article attempts to discuss the evolution of the theoretical basis of bibliotherapy and the possibility of its practical applications in the activities of prevention, treatment, education and socialization of readers. Its attractiveness, and at the same time difficulty of description, is connected with its interdisciplinary nature which smoothly combines study of literature, bibliology, psychology, pedagogy, sociology, philosophy, history, anthropology, and even medical sciences. This melting pot of so differentiated, yet similar issues is joined by their affiliation to humanistic reflection, and thus becomes a set of flexible tools useful in the process of strengthening the physical and mental condition of customers.

  • Issue Year: 22/2016
  • Issue No: 1-2
  • Page Range: 29-44
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Polish