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Brothers and Sisters
Karl Konig
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Description for Brothers and Sisters
Paperback. Third edition of a classic reference on child development which explains the characteristics of first-, second- and third-born people. Series: Karl Konig Archive. Num Pages: 192 pages, facsims., port. BIC Classification: JHBK; JMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 141 x 10. Weight in Grams: 226.
'There can be no doubt that special traits of character and mental make-up are found in children and adults who belong to the different ranks in the order of birth.' In this classic work, Karl Koenig attempts to explain the various characteristics of first-, second- and third-born people, without losing sight of the tremendous individuality of the human being. Just as our environment shapes our language, social behaviour and mannerisms, so our place in the family also determines how we encounter life. This book is a fascinating handbook for parents, teachers and carers. Over the years it ... Read more
'There can be no doubt that special traits of character and mental make-up are found in children and adults who belong to the different ranks in the order of birth.' In this classic work, Karl Koenig attempts to explain the various characteristics of first-, second- and third-born people, without losing sight of the tremendous individuality of the human being. Just as our environment shapes our language, social behaviour and mannerisms, so our place in the family also determines how we encounter life. This book is a fascinating handbook for parents, teachers and carers. Over the years it ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Floris Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Series
Karl Konig Archive
Condition
New
Weight
225g
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780863158469
SKU
V9780863158469
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99-2
About Karl Konig
Karl Koenig (1902-66) was well-known as a physician, author and lecturer. He began his work at the Institute of Embryology at the University of Vienna. In 1940 he founded the Camphill Movement in Scotland. Based on the educational ideas of Rudolf Steiner, the special education schools for children and villages for adults with special needs are now established all over ... Read more
Reviews for Brothers and Sisters
'Readers will approach this book from their respective family positions, which in my case is the first of four. It was striking to see the first-born characterised as a defender of faith, tradition and the family against new ideas and action. Surely the balance is critical here.'
David Lorimer, Scientific & Medical Network 'For me the most ... Read more
David Lorimer, Scientific & Medical Network 'For me the most ... Read more