Psychologists Defying the Crowd: Stories of Those Who Battled the Establishments and Won [Paperback]

Robert J. Sternberg (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2003 | ISBN-10: 1557989192 | ISBN-13: 978-1557989192 | Edition: 1

Creative scientists often defy the scientific establishment. Such scientists may choose to go their own way with respect to theory, research paradigm, philosophical orientation, or subject matter studied. The risks can be great, and such defiance can result in rejected articles, unfunded grant proposals, and in extreme cases, scientific oblivion. Yet these defiant scientists are often the ones whose works lives on, while the work of those scientists who conform to existing scientific tastes often die with them. Of course, many conforming psychologists have done great and significant work. But the question is can a scientist not conform and still win? Psychologists Defying the Crowd provides honest and often humorous personal histories from eminent psychologists who chose the path of the nonconformist. They share the strategies that helped them manage opposing forces as well as insights on shaping a successful and fulfilling career. This book is filled with advice and wisdom for those who are charting a course in the field of psychology.

Product Details

• Paperback: 312 pages
• Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA); 1 edition (January 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557989192
• ISBN-13: 978-1557989192
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,633,815 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good easy read, November 22, 2007

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These essays are good entry points into the ideas and approaches of some important psychologists. Good selections, well written, and entertaining to read.