Publisher's Synopsis
G. Stanley Hall: A Sketch is a biography of the American psychologist and educator Granville Stanley Hall. Written by Louis N. Wilson and first published in 1914, the book provides a comprehensive overview of Hall's life and work, from his childhood in rural Massachusetts to his influential role in the development of psychology as a scientific discipline in the United States.The book covers Hall's early education, his studies at Harvard University and in Germany, and his founding of the first American psychological laboratory at Johns Hopkins University. It also delves into Hall's pioneering research on child development, his advocacy for the study of adolescence as a distinct stage of life, and his role in establishing psychology as a legitimate field of study in American universities.Throughout the book, Wilson provides insight into Hall's personality, his motivations, and his relationships with other prominent figures in the field of psychology. He also explores Hall's broader cultural and social context, discussing the intellectual and political currents of the late 19th and early 20th centuries that shaped his thinking and his work.Overall, G. Stanley Hall: A Sketch is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of psychology, education, or American intellectual life in 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.
