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The one essential book in the field' In this pathbreaking study, Runyan reviews and responds to major criticism of psychobiography and of the case study method, and suggests criteria for evaluating and improving indepth studies of individual lives. Theoretical points are vividly illustrated with examples from the lives of (among others) Vincent Van Gogh, Emily Dickinson, Abraham Lincoln, Shakespeare, Malcolm X, Woodrow Wilson, Virginia Woolf, and several of Freud's classic case studies. 'The most informative, clear, objective, and comprehensive book written on this topic to date. It is both the ideal text for a graduate course in psychohistory and the one essential book in the field which every library should have.'The Journal of the History of the Behavioral Sciences
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Life Histories and Psychobiography'? A: The book primarily reviews and responds to major criticisms of psychobiography and the case study method, providing criteria for evaluating in-depth studies of individual lives.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Life Histories and Psychobiography' is William McKinley Runyan.
- Q: What notable figures are discussed in this book? A: The book includes examples from the lives of notable figures like Vincent Van Gogh, Emily Dickinson, Abraham Lincoln, Shakespeare, Malcolm X, Woodrow Wilson, Virginia Woolf, and several of Freud's classic case studies.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 304 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of the book is published in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Life Histories and Psychobiography' published? A: The book was published on April 19, 1984.
- Q: Is this book suitable for a graduate course? A: Yes, it is considered an ideal text for a graduate course in psycho-history.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Does the book have any special features or materials? A: The book does not have any listed special features or materials.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This is a reprint edition of 'Life Histories and Psychobiography'.