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The Autobiography of Alexander Luria: A Dialogue with The Making of Mind
Michael Cole
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Paperback. A.R. Luria was one of the most significant psychological researchers and theorists of the 20th century. Luria lived in fear of the Soviet Union and his autobiography was cryptic. Michael Cole has uncovered much personal information since the fall of the Union and this edition has a new introduction and epilogue that adds information and detail. Num Pages: 296 pages, ports. BIC Classification: BGA; JM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 450.
Alexander Luria was one of the most influential psychologists of the 20th century. His official autobiography was written as a citizen of the Soviet Union, and while it provides a compelling story of his lifelong devotion to developing a comprehensive theory of the biological and cultural foundations of human nature, it is conspicuous for the absence of information about the social context of his work and his personal struggles to be a decent person in indecent times. The current dialogic autobiography brings the vitality of Luria's ideas back to life. Michael Cole ... Read more
Alexander Luria was one of the most influential psychologists of the 20th century. His official autobiography was written as a citizen of the Soviet Union, and while it provides a compelling story of his lifelong devotion to developing a comprehensive theory of the biological and cultural foundations of human nature, it is conspicuous for the absence of information about the social context of his work and his personal struggles to be a decent person in indecent times. The current dialogic autobiography brings the vitality of Luria's ideas back to life. Michael Cole ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
Weight
449 g
Number of Pages
296
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, United States
ISBN
9780805854992
SKU
V9780805854992
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Reviews for The Autobiography of Alexander Luria: A Dialogue with The Making of Mind
For anyone who is familiar with and admires Alexander Romanovich Luria, this book is a delight. For those who are unfamiliar, or only vaguely familiar with him, it is an astonishing revelation.. -PsycCRITIQUES It is splendid to have available a new edition of Luria's autobiography, together with a new Preface and Epilogue. ... Read more