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If you're pressed for time, the first chapter - the one that Jung himself wrote as a preface to the remainder by others - really sort of encapsulates the whole thing. In my view, that portion can be read as a stand-alone piece.

I'm on it Zoe and thank you. We'll share some thoughts on this once I've completed a bit more research. I'm not as well read as you my dear and I need to play catch-up. ;-D