Hugo Munsterberg: His Life And Work

By Margarete Anna Adelheid Münsterberg

Book Overview

Hugo Munsterberg: His Life And Work is a biography of the renowned German-American psychologist, philosopher, and author, Hugo Munsterberg, written by his daughter, Margaret Munsterberg. The book provides a comprehensive account of Munsterberg's life, from his childhood in Danzig (now Gdansk, Poland) to his education at the University of Heidelberg and his eventual emigration to the United States.The biography delves into Munsterberg's numerous contributions to the fields of psychology, philosophy, and literature, including his groundbreaking work in the areas of industrial and forensic psychology. The book also explores Munsterberg's personal life, including his marriage to his wife, Selma, and his relationships with his children and colleagues.Throughout the book, Margaret Munsterberg draws on a wealth of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and unpublished manuscripts, to provide a rich and nuanced portrait of her father. She also offers insights into the cultural and intellectual milieu of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, in which Munsterberg lived and worked.Overall, Hugo Munsterberg: His Life And Work is an engaging and informative biography that sheds new light on one of the most important figures in the history of psychology and philosophy. It will be of interest to scholars, students, and anyone interested in the life and work of Hugo Munsterberg.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432651633
• ISBN13: 9781432651633
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 468 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"