Mary Henle's many years of research have earned her a loyal following and a reputation as an original and signiicant contributor to concepts of modern psychology. In her latest book she analyzes theories of psychology, rather than simply presenting them, and invites her readers -psychologists and students alike- to read these accepted ideas more closely and critically. 1879 and All That argues that psychologists should think more clearly about concepts, assumptions, and even words they use. Providing examples from Gestalt psychology, her own specialty, Henle addresses a number of...
Mary Henle's many years of research have earned her a loyal following and a reputation as an original and signiicant contributor to concepts of modern...
One of the pioneers of Gestalt psychology, Wolfgang Kohler (1887-1967) broke new ground in numerous areas of human thought. This collection of writings spans Kohler's brilliant and productive career, beginning with his earliest formulations of Gestalt theory through to his last scientific paper--a perceptive overview of the significant advances of Gestalt psychology. Many of these essays have never before been published in English. Together they illustrate the diversified, highly innovative contributions of this great psychologist. But they go beyond that to clarify problems in psychology,...
One of the pioneers of Gestalt psychology, Wolfgang Kohler (1887-1967) broke new ground in numerous areas of human thought. This collection of writ...