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Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Melanie Klein A Gateway to Her Life, Theories, and Legacy Few figures in psychology have provoked as much debate, division, and enduring influence as Melanie Klein. Bold, uncompromising, and original, she redefined psychoanalysis by entering the inner world of children, giving voice to their unconscious conflicts and reshaping how we understand the earliest bonds of life. This concise yet powerful volume distils Klein’s extraordinary career into clear, engaging chapters. From her beginnings in Vienna to her stormy years in London, and from the creation of play...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Gabor Maté A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy Few figures in modern psychology and medicine have bridged science and compassion as powerfully as Dr. Gabor Maté. Known for his groundbreaking work on trauma, addiction, and the mind–body connection, Maté invites us to look beyond symptoms and see the human stories beneath them. From his wartime beginnings in Nazi-occupied Hungary to his decades serving patients in Canada’s most vulnerable communities, Maté’s journey is one of insight, empathy, and an unflinching search for truth. His books — ...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Steven Pinker A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy From the science of language to sweeping arguments about progress and rationality, Steven Pinker has become one of the most influential — and controversial — voices in modern psychology. With wit, data, and bold optimism, he has challenged how we think about human nature, violence, and the very trajectory of civilisation. This concise yet powerful volume distils Pinker’s life and work into clear, engaging chapters. From his Montreal upbringing and academic path through Harvard and MIT, to his ...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Max Wertheimer A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy Max Wertheimer, the brilliant mind behind Gestalt psychology, transformed the way we understand perception, problem-solving, and the very structure of human thought. His work showed that the mind is not a passive receiver of fragmented data, but an active organiser that perceives wholes, patterns, and meaningful structures. This shift changed psychology forever and laid foundations that ripple through cognitive science, education, design, and therapy today. This concise yet powerful volume distils ...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Oliver Sacks A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy Oliver Sacks was no ordinary neurologist. Called “the poet laureate of medicine,” he transformed clinical case studies into gripping human stories that touched millions. From Awakenings to The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, his writings opened the world’s eyes to the mysteries of the brain—and the resilience of the human spirit. This concise yet powerful volume distils Sacks’ extraordinary life and legacy into clear, engaging chapters. You’ll discover the influences that shaped him, his ...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Phillip Zimbardo A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy Few psychologists have stirred such debate as Phillip Zimbardo. To some, he is the bold thinker who exposed the hidden power of authority and circumstance. To others, he is a cautionary tale of ethics and excess. From the infamous Stanford Prison Experiment to his later work on time perspective and heroism, Zimbardo’s career illuminates both the fragility and the resilience of human nature. This concise yet powerful volume distils his life, theories, and legacy into clear, engaging chapters. You’ll...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Wilhelm Wundt A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy Often called the “father of experimental psychology,” Wilhelm Wundt transformed the study of the mind from a branch of philosophy into a rigorous science. By founding the world’s first psychology laboratory in Leipzig, he gave birth to an entire discipline and inspired generations of thinkers who would follow in his footsteps. This concise yet powerful volume distils Wundt’s life, theories, and legacy into an accessible portrait. From his early medical training and philosophical influences to the ...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Carol Gilligan A Gateway to Her Life, Theories, and Legacy Explore the life and groundbreaking work of Carol Gilligan, one of psychology’s most influential thinkers and a pioneering voice in feminist psychology. This concise, accessible volume offers a rich journey into Gilligan’s revolutionary ideas about ethics, voice, and the human experience—challenging established narratives and reshaping how we understand gender, morality, and identity. From her formative years and academic breakthroughs to the development of her seminal theories on moral development...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Rollo May A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy Rollo May stood at the crossroads of psychology and philosophy, bringing existential thought into the heart of American psychology. While behaviourism measured stimuli and responses, and psychoanalysis probed unconscious drives, May insisted that psychology must also grapple with freedom, love, anxiety, and the search for meaning. This concise yet powerful volume distils his life and work into accessible chapters. From his difficult childhood and years in Greece to his groundbreaking writings such as The ...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Stanley Milgram A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy Stanley Milgram remains one of the most controversial figures in psychology. His infamous obedience experiments shocked the world, revealing how ordinary people could commit extraordinary harm when instructed by authority. At once unsettling and illuminating, his work forced society to confront difficult questions about morality, responsibility, and the hidden mechanics of power. This concise yet powerful volume distils Milgram’s life and research into clear, engaging chapters. From his Jewish ...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Carol Dweck A Gateway to Her Life, Theories, and Legacy What if your potential wasn’t fixed? What if intelligence, skill, and even personality could change—not just a little, but profoundly—through effort, learning, and perseverance? Carol Dweck’s groundbreaking research on “mindsets” transformed how the world understands learning, achievement, and human growth. She revealed that a “fixed mindset” assumes talent and intelligence are innate, while a “growth mindset” recognises that skills can be developed through dedication, strategy, and ...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Peter Levine A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy Trauma is everywhere — but so too is the possibility of healing. Few thinkers have done more to reveal this truth than Peter A. Levine, the creator of Somatic Experiencing and one of the world’s most influential voices on trauma recovery. His work has changed how therapists, doctors, educators, and ordinary people understand the link between body and mind. This concise yet powerful volume distils Levine’s life and legacy: from his childhood curiosity and scientific training, to the creation of ...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Harry Triandis A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy Harry Triandis stands among the most influential voices in cross-cultural psychology, reshaping the way we understand human behaviour across the world’s diverse societies. His pioneering work revealed how culture shapes thought, emotion, and action, offering vital insights into communication, cooperation, and conflict in an interconnected world. In this concise yet powerful volume, Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Harry Triandis distils his life’s work into clear, engaging chapters. From his early life ...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Eric Berne A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy Eric Berne changed the way people understand themselves—and each other. As the founder of Transactional Analysis (TA), he offered a simple yet profound insight: our lives are shaped by the “transactions” we exchange every day, and we all carry patterns, or “scripts,” formed early in life. By making these patterns visible, Berne gave millions the tools to break free from limiting roles and build healthier relationships. In this concise yet powerful volume, Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Eric Berne ...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Jacques Lacan A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy Jacques Lacan was one of the most provocative and enigmatic figures in 20th-century psychology. Called “the French Freud,” he reinterpreted psychoanalysis through the lenses of linguistics, philosophy, and structuralism — challenging even his own profession to rethink the unconscious. His ideas on the mirror stage, the symbolic order, and the role of language in shaping identity continue to influence psychoanalysis, philosophy, and cultural theory. This concise yet powerful volume distils Lacan’s ...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: John Dewey A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy John Dewey reshaped how we think about education, democracy, and the very act of learning. More than a philosopher, he was a reformer who believed that knowledge was not something to be memorized but something to be lived. His vision of schools as miniature democracies and his insistence on “learning by doing” continue to shape classrooms, communities, and conversations today. In this concise yet powerful volume, Pioneers of Human Behaviour: John Dewey distils his life’s work into clear, engaging ...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Roger Sperry A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy Roger W. Sperry changed the way we understand the brain. His split-brain research revealed that the left and right hemispheres are not identical partners but specialised collaborators, each shaping our thoughts, language, creativity, and sense of self. Awarded the Nobel Prize in 1981, Sperry’s work challenged long-held assumptions about consciousness and continues to influence psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy. This concise yet powerful volume distils Sperry’s life and theories into clear, ...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Elizabeth Loftus A Gateway to Her Life, Theories, and Legacy By Josh Graham Elizabeth Loftus changed the way we understand memory—forever. Her groundbreaking research revealed just how fragile and malleable our recollections can be, challenging the justice system, reshaping therapy, and sparking fierce debates about truth, trauma, and the human mind. In this concise yet rich portrait, Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Elizabeth Loftus takes you inside the story of a fearless scientist who refused to turn away from uncomfortable truths. From her early academic ...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: David Buss. A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy. What do we really want in a partner — and why? Why does jealousy burn so fiercely? And how much of love is shaped not by romance, but by evolution itself? David Buss, one of the most influential evolutionary psychologists of our time, has spent decades answering these questions. His research into human mating strategies, sexual attraction, and conflict between the sexes has reshaped how scientists, therapists, and the public understand relationships. Drawing from cross-cultural studies, he has uncovered ...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: B.F. Skinner A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy By Josh Graham What if free will is an illusion—and every action you take is shaped by the consequences that came before it? In this bold and accessible volume, Pioneers of Human Behaviour: B.F. Skinner explores the life and legacy of the man who transformed psychology into a science of action. From his early experiments with rats and pigeons to his controversial theories on social design, Skinner challenged everything we thought we knew about freedom, learning, and human change. Discover how: Operant ...