Research Catalog

Title

Society without the father : a contribution to social psychology / Alexander Mitscherlich, translated from the German by Eric Mosbacher.

Author

Mitscherlich, Alexander, 1908-1982

Publication

New York : Harcourt Brace & World, [1969]

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Details

Additional Authors

• Mosbacher, Eric, 1903-1998
• Family of Robert Motherwell, donor NN
• Robert Motherwell Book Collection (New York Public Library. Art Division)

Uniform Title

Auf dem Weg zur vaterlosen Gesellschaft. English

Alternative Title

Auf dem Weg zur vaterlosen Gesellschaft.

Subject

• Social psychology
• Social history > 20th century
• Authority
• Liberty
• Social change
• Programmed instruction

Genre/Form

Programmed instructional materials.

Note

• "A Helen and Kurt Wolff book."

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (pages 313-322).

Source (note)

• of the Family of Robert Motherwell;

Language (note)

• Translation of Auf dem Weg zur vaterlosen Gesellschaft.

Local note

• Copy in ReCAP 24-1801 inscribed.

Contents

Introductory: The dynamics of adaptation -- Adaptation and insight -- Insufficiency of instinct -- The precariousness of moralities -- Dynamics of the drive -- Ego and ego ideal -- The invisible father -- Obedience, autonomy, anarchy -- Taboo -- Roles -- Prejudices and their manipulation -- Two kinds of fatherlessness -- Epilogue.

Call Number

D-19 8371

LCCN

65019066

OCLC

17

Author

Mitscherlich, Alexander, 1908-1982.

Title

Society without the father : a contribution to social psychology / Alexander Mitscherlich, translated from the German by Eric Mosbacher.

Imprint

New York : Harcourt Brace & World, [1969]

Edition

[1st American ed.].

Description

xi, 329 pages ; 22 cm

Type of Content

text

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

volume

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 313-322).

Summary

The juxtaposition of quotations by authors from different periods can make for fascinating and amusing reading. The Bloomsbury Biographical Dictionary of Quotations departs from established tradition in that it includes both familiar quotations and perceptive or witty sayings that are less well known. It includes, especially, sought quotations that reflect contemporary issues (e.g. Jesse Jackson) as well as those from literature (e.g. quotes both about and by William Blake) and the Bible.

Language

Translation of Auf dem Weg zur vaterlosen Gesellschaft.

Local Note

Copy in ReCAP 24-1801 inscribed.

Source

Gift; of the Family of Robert Motherwell; 2024. NN

Chronological Term

1900-1999

Added Author

Mosbacher, Eric, 1903-1998, translator.

Family of Robert Motherwell, donor NN

Robert Motherwell Book Collection (New York Public Library. Art Division)

Other Form:

Online version: Mitscherlich, Alexander, 1908-1982. Auf dem Weg zur vaterlosen Gesellschaft. English. Society without the father. [1st American ed.]. New York, Harcourt Brace & World [1969] (OCoLC)646957912

Research Call Number

ReCAP 24-1801

D-19 8371