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Love at Goon Park : Harry Harlow and the science of affection

By Harlow , Harry F.; Harlow , Harry Frederick; Blum , Deborah; Harlow , Harry F.

Book information

Publisher
Perseus Pub.
Year
2002
ISBN
9780738202785, 0738202789
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (1940236 bytes)
Pages
336\363
Time added
2015-06-28 17:20:48
Harlow Harry F Frederick 1905 1981 Psychologists B

Description

Deborah Blum examines the history of love through the lens of its strangest unsung hero: a brilliant, fearless, alcoholic psychologist named Harry Frederick Harlow. Pursuing the idea that human affection could be understood, studied, even measured, Harlow (1905-1981) arrived at his conclusions by conducting research--sometimes beautiful, sometimes horrible--on the primates in his University of Wisconsin laboratory. Paradoxically, his darkest experiments may have the brightest legacy, for by studying "neglect" and its life-altering consequences, Harlow confirmed love's central role in shaping not only how we feel but also how we think. Blum views him as a pioneer in demonstrating the vital importance of relationships and love to health and survival.  Read more...

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