Varieties of psychohistory / edited by George M. Kren and Leon H. Rappoport.

New York : Springer Pub. Co, [1976], ©1976.

370 pages ; 24 cm

Introduction: Values, methods, and the utility of psychohistory.--The nature of psychohistory: Mazlish, B. What is psycho-history? Manuel, F. E. The use and abuse of psychology in history. Kren, G. M. and Rappoport, L. H. Clio and psyche.--Psychobiography: Bushman, R. L. On the uses of psychology: conflict and conciliation in Benjamin Franklin. Erikson, E. H. The legend of Hitler's childhood. George, A. L. and George, J. L. Woodrow Wilson and Colonel House.--History of childhood: De Mause, L. The evolution of childhood. Demos, J. Developmental perspectives on the history of childhood. Goodich, M. Childhood and adolescence among the 13th-century saints. Loewenberg, P. The psychohistorical origins of the Nazi youth cohort.--Group processes and historical trends: Keniston, K. Stranded in the present. Langner, H. P. The making of a murderer. Collins, L. E. Death-profit, "evil," and the Chinese feminist movement. Kelman, H. C. Violence without moral restraint: reflections on the dehumanization of victims and victimizers. Janis, I. L. Groupthink among policy makers. Jung, C. G. On America. Karier, C. J. The ethics of a therapeutic man.

Includes bibliographic references and index