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The American journal of psychology

by G. Stanley Hall
Aggregate Editorial Score35/100
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Published 1887English
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About This Book

Published in 1887, The American journal of psychology established G. Stanley Hall as one of the defining voices in psychology. The American journal of psychology (1887) by G. Stanley Hall is a groundbreaking work of psychology that illuminates the hidden forces shaping human thought and action.

Book Details

AuthorG. Stanley Hall
Published1887
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Category🧩 Psychology
Editorial Score35/100
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🧩 Psychology

Exploration of the human mind, behaviour, and mental health.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

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Editorial Assessment

G. Stanley Hall published The American journal of psychology in 1887, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of psychology from United States. The book's treatment of the human condition accounts for much of its enduring reputation. Critics and institutions have consistently placed The American journal of psychology among the notable works of its period. Our aggregate score of 35/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals. What distinguishes The American journal of psychology is how it handles its central concerns — the human condition — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it. The American journal of psychology reflects G. Stanley Hall's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with United States's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

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notable · national
188735
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About the Author
G. Stanley Hall
United States
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G. Stanley Hall is a United States author whose work in psychology has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.

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