Synopsis
A collection of essays exploring the methods and applications of the controversial new discipline of psychohistory discusses the use of psychoanalysis in historical study to contribute a more perceptive view of the past
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Review
"[This book] is an important collection of essays on the controversial field of psychohistory by someone who has had full training, both hi history and psychoanalysis."
--Peter Gay
"[T]his is a serious and thoughtful book for anyone interested in the possibility of extending history's manner of understanding itself."
--David Weinberger, "Philadelphia Inquirer"
"Peter Loewenberg is the pre-eminent authority in the field of psychohistory. His excellently written essays provide readers with sophisticated and sensible psychohistory."
--John J. Fitzpatrick, "Choice"
"Loewenberg has brought not only the method but also the sensitivity and dispassion of the psychoanalyst to his study of the past. He has contributed significantly to historical understanding, and done good service for the movement he represents."
--Mark Silk, "Boston Globe"
"[This book] is an important collection of essays on the controversial field of psychohistory by someone who has had full training, both hi history and psychoanalysis."
--Peter Gay
"[T]his is a serious and thoughtful book for anyone interested in the possibility of extending history's manner of understanding itself."
--David Weinberger, Philadelphia Inquirer
"Peter Loewenberg is the pre-eminent authority in the field of psychohistory. His excellently written essays provide readers with sophisticated and sensible psychohistory."
--John J. Fitzpatrick, Choice
"Loewenberg has brought not only the method but also the sensitivity and dispassion of the psychoanalyst to his study of the past. He has contributed significantly to historical understanding, and done good service for the movement he represents."
--Mark Silk, Boston Globe
-[This book] is an important collection of essays on the controversial field of psychohistory by someone who has had full training, both hi history and psychoanalysis.-
--Peter Gay
-[T]his is a serious and thoughtful book for anyone interested in the possibility of extending history's manner of understanding itself.-
--David Weinberger, Philadelphia Inquirer
-Peter Loewenberg is the pre-eminent authority in the field of psychohistory. His excellently written essays provide readers with sophisticated and sensible psychohistory.-
--John J. Fitzpatrick, Choice
-Loewenberg has brought not only the method but also the sensitivity and dispassion of the psychoanalyst to his study of the past. He has contributed significantly to historical understanding, and done good service for the movement he represents.-
--Mark Silk, Boston Globe
About the Author
Peter Loewenberg is professor of history and political psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles.
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1/4 Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. First edition/first printing, in unread Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number; This book is a psychohistorical examination of the past, specifically with respect to the interpretation of historical events. The author utilizes a psychohistorical approach, which is a blend of psychological and historical analysis.; 8vo. Seller Inventory # 20584