Psychologist Unretired: The Life Pattern Of Lillien J. Martin

By Miriam Allen deFord

Book Overview

""Psychologist Unretired: The Life Pattern of Lillien J. Martin"" is a biography written by Miriam Allen DeFord. The book tells the story of Lillien J. Martin, a pioneering psychologist who broke barriers in her field and lived an extraordinary life. Born in 1900, Martin grew up in a small town in Indiana and went on to become one of the first women to earn a PhD in psychology from the University of Chicago. She went on to work as a psychologist in a variety of settings, including schools, hospitals, and the military. Throughout her career, Martin was a champion for women's rights and worked to promote equality and social justice. She was also a prolific writer and researcher, publishing numerous articles and books on topics ranging from child development to the psychology of aging. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Martin was also a dedicated wife and mother, raising four children while pursuing her career. The book explores the challenges she faced as a working mother in a time when such a concept was still relatively new. Overall, ""Psychologist Unretired"" offers a fascinating look at the life and career of a remarkable woman who made significant contributions to the field of psychology and to society as a whole.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: 1163133515
• ISBN13: 9781163133514
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"