Decoding the Past: The Psychohistorical Approach (Uncorrected Proof)

Peter Loewenberg

ISBN 10: 0394481526 / ISBN 13: 9780394481524

Published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1983

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UNCORRECTED PROOF. A near-fine copy. A clean, unmarked copy. Full text. Note: Slight spine slant. Light fading on spine (as pictured). Very faint foxing on edges. PROOF. F-2778. Seller Inventory # FLAHIVE-2778

Bibliographic Details

Title: Decoding the Past: The Psychohistorical ...

Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, New York

Publication Date: 1983

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Near Fine

Edition: 1st Edition

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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

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