Becoming: Basic Considerations for a Psychology of Personality (Based on the Terry Lectures delivered at Yale University)

By Gordon W. Allport

Book Overview

Modern psychology is in a dilemma, Allport states, for it has trimmed down the image of man as a free democratic being. He appraises the present state of the psychology of personality and indicates its relevance to human welfare and religion. This volume is based on the Terry Lectures, which the author delivered at Yale University in 1954.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300002645
• ISBN13: 9780300002645
• Release Date: January 1955
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A classical, erudite summary of Allport's humanistic approac

It is hard to top Allport's thoughtful and understated erudition as he carefully demolishes many of the prevalent reductionstic fads and fallacies of 20th century psychology. Reading and rereading this book represents time well-spent. What do Gordon Allport, Bob Hope and Drew Carey have in common? Answer: They were Clevelanders.