Description
1975 Fourth printing. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure. Former library book has some markings and labels from the library.
This well-worn copy of Daniel I. Malamud’s “Toward Self-Understanding: Group Techniques in Self-Confrontation” is a fascinating relic of the human potential movement that swept through the United States in the 1960s and 1970s. Published in 1975, this fourth printing reflects the enduring popularity of Malamud’s work, which explored the use of group dynamics and encounter techniques to foster personal growth and self-awareness.
Malamud, a clinical psychologist and pioneer in the field of group psychotherapy, drew upon the theories of humanistic psychology and the work of luminaries like Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow. His book delves into the power of group settings to facilitate self-discovery, confront personal issues, and promote emotional healing. It served as a practical guide for therapists, counselors, and facilitators seeking to harness the transformative potential of group dynamics.
This particular copy bears the marks of its journey through a library’s collection, with its worn cover and institutional markings hinting at the many hands it passed through over the years. For collectors and readers interested in the history of psychology and the counterculture movements of the 20th century, this volume offers a unique window into a pivotal era when personal growth and self-exploration were at the forefront of societal change.
