The Psychology of Intelligence [Paperback]

Jean Piaget (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0822602229 | ISBN-13: 978-0822602224 | Publication Date: June 1981

Routledge is now re-issuing this prestigious series of 204 volumes originally published between 1910 and 1965. The titles include works by key figures such asC.G. Jung, Sigmund Freud, Jean Piaget, Otto Rank, James Hillman, Erich Fromm, Karen Horney and Susan Isaacs. Each volume is available on its own, as part of a themed mini-set, or as part of a specially-priced 204-volume set. A brochure listing each title in the "International Library of Psychology" series is available upon request.
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'He found, to put it most succinctly, that children don't think like grown-ups Einstein called it a discovery "so simple that only a genius could have thought of it."' - Time

'One of the great psychology classics of all time. One simply cannot be a serious student of intelligence without a careful reading and respectful appreciation of this book.' - Intelligence --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Littlefield Adams (June 1981)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0822602229
• ISBN-13: 978-0822602224
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,051,986 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great trip, LONG ride., July 14, 2011

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My only complaint about this book is its lack of brevity.
(I should stop here to make my point, right?)

I prefer my hard core intellectual concepts handed to me in bite-sized pieces. Easy to digest. Piaget uses every word in his thesaurus to deliver the most trivial of thoughts. Its a hard read for the average brain.

Having said that, Piaget's ideas are solid and have provided this reader a brilliant look into the inner workings of the mind. He explains the how and why of the motives of thought, learning, emotions and an organism's interaction with the world around it.

His discussion of "perturbances to the equilibrium of an organism's environment", ..."cause a weighted reaction in an effort to restore balance..." is fascinating.

I read this book in the late 70's while studying psychology. I've read it again in recent days because I now work with artificial intelligence - Piaget's fundamentals are as solid today as they were long ago.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Psychology of Intelligence, January 10, 2010

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This book was easier to read than "The Origins of Intelligence in Children" and held some of the same information. The translation was very good but held a few places where the English did not quite flow as well. Piaget discussed several theories of intelligence and cognition. This book is a very good source for a comparison of the development of intelligence.

4.0 out of 5 stars Decent value, December 27, 2011

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I purchased this item as a required textbook for a class on cognitive development and education. I was a bit confused upon initially viewing the product listing, but it is just a run-of-the-mill paperback book. This bundle was much cheaper than the hardcover version listed on my syllabus. No complaints.