Hugo Munsterberg: His Life And Work

By Margaret Munsterberg

Book Overview

Hugo Munsterberg: His Life and Work is a biography written by Margaret Munsterberg, which provides a comprehensive overview of the life and career of the famous psychologist, philosopher, and author, Hugo Munsterberg. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of Munsterberg's life, from his early years in Germany to his later years in the United States.The book begins with an introduction to Munsterberg's childhood and education in Germany, where he was born in 1863. It then delves into his early career as a professor of psychology at the University of Freiburg, where he made significant contributions to the field of experimental psychology. Munsterberg's move to the United States in 1892 is also covered, where he continued his academic career at Harvard University.Throughout the book, Margaret Munsterberg provides insight into Munsterberg's personal life, including his marriage to his wife, Selma, and his close relationships with other prominent psychologists and philosophers of the time. The book also explores Munsterberg's contributions to the field of applied psychology, including his work in industrial psychology, forensic psychology, and educational psychology.Overall, Hugo Munsterberg: His Life and Work is a detailed and engaging biography that provides a fascinating look into the life and career of one of the most influential psychologists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.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: 1163301531
• ISBN13: 9781163301531
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 472 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"