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James Jackson Putnam was an established sixty-three-year-old Boston physician and Harvard professor of neurology when he and William James traveled to Clark University to hear Sigmund Freud's lectures on psychoanalysis. Putnam had become interested in psychoanalytic theory three years earlier in 1906; and, in 1908, his interest had been renewed when he met Freud's first English-speaking follower, twenty-eight-year-old Ernest Jones. It still surprised and even disturbed his friends, however, when Putnam became Freud's first American convert as well as a founder and first president of the American Psychoanalytic Association in 1911, and of the Boston Society for Psychoanalysis in 1914.

Of the 172 letters in this volume 163 are published here for the first time. All of the letters present new perspectives on the origins and early development of psychoanalysis in the United States. They provide the first documentary account of the founding of the American psychoanalytic organizations and the battles that surrounded the first public presentations of the psychoanalytic cause in Europe and America. They dramatize the extent to which Freud and Jones used Putnam as a confidant and how important Putnam's Yankee fairness, objectivity, and personal integrity were to the movement.

It is intriguing to discover how these men, long before formal training centers were established, educated each other by mail and learned by letters how to handle psychoanalytic problems never recognized or encountered before. Theory was debated as well, and the 89 letters between Putnam and Freud indicate how Freud's increasingly disillusioned stoicism clashed with Putnam's New England optimism and formed the basis for a significant dialogue on the nature of man, ethics, and the psychoanalytic mission. The letters suggest that Putnam encouraged Freud's interest in the analysis of conscience and of religion that Wilhelm Wundt and Carl Jung had earlier awakened. Nathan G. Hale, Jr., in an introductory essay, provides the background and the explanation for the surprising role Putnam played in what he came to call the "cause." Marian C. Putnam, who made the unpublished letters available, has written a warm recollection of her father. Judith Bernays Heller, Freud's niece, has translated the German texts, which are also published in the original German.

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This reproduction was printed from a digital file created at the Library of Congress as part of an extensive scanning effort started with a generous donation from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.The Library is pleased to offer much of its public domain holdings free of charge online and at a modest price in this printed format.Seeing these older volumes from our collections rediscovered by new generations of readers renews our own passion for books and scholarship. ... Read more

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Webster's bibliographic and event-based timelines are comprehensive in scope, covering virtually all topics, geographic locations and people. They do so from a linguistic point of view, and in the case of this book, the focus is on "James Jones," including when used in literature (e.g. all authors that might have James Jones in their name). As such, this book represents the largest compilation of timeline events associated with James Jones when it is used in proper noun form. Webster's timelines cover bibliographic citations, patented inventions, as well as non-conventional and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities in usage. These furthermore cover all parts of speech (possessive, institutional usage, geographic usage) and contexts, including pop culture, the arts, social sciences (linguistics, history, geography, economics, sociology, political science), business, computer science, literature, law, medicine, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and other physical sciences. This "data dump" results in a comprehensive set of entries for a bibliographic and/or event-based timeline on the proper name James Jones, since editorial decisions to include or exclude events is purely a linguistic process. The resulting entries are used under license or with permission, used under "fair use" conditions, used in agreement with the original authors, or are in the public domain. ... Read more

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"Willie Morris gives us a finely tuned, funny, and heartrending elegy to his friend, James Jones, whose novels "From Here to Eternity" and "The Thin Red Line" immortalized the experiences of a whole generation of World War II victims and survivors. Morris, a former editor of Harper's and a prolific author in his own right, crafts a moving portrait that captures Jones's integrity, strength, and lust for life. Interwoven with recollections by Jones's colleagues, such as Irwin Shaw and William Styron, and his editors, Maxwell Perkins and Burroughs Mitchell, Morris sketches the pivotal events of Jones's life as well as small but defining moments of intimacy and compassion. Morris spins out Jones's experiences in the wartime Pacific, his storybook marriage, his self-imposed exile in Paris, and his return to East Hampton, Long Island. He also recounts Jones's race against the clock to finish Whistle, the culmination of his World War II trilogy, which Morris himself completed after his friend's death in 1977.An exquisite and lyrical rendering of an artist and his work, "James Jones: A Friendship" celebrates a rare bond that transcends both the vicissitudes of life and the finality of death." ... Read more

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A real mans friendship.
This book was the basis for the excellent film "A soldiers daughter never cries".The writing is fine and gentle, Morris is a scholarly man with a deft comic touch. The author and his friend James Jones belong square in the American "geography of masculinity" literary genre, peopled by the likes of Jim Harrison. If you enjoyed "Legends of the Fall" you will enjoy this for different but similar reasons.It would have been great fun to go drinking with these guys!Highly recommended. ... Read more

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Examines the life and career of the successful actor, James Earl Jones, who overcame a severe problem as a stutterer to become one of the most recognizable voices in entertainment. ... Read more

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This text offers a unique treatment of discrete mathematics; it is organized by technique rather than topic focusing students on the construction and computation of objects. The text introduces algebras that directly apply to computer science; in addition to Boolean algebra, abstract data types are introduced as algebras and computational algebras. ... Read more

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Essays by Kerouac scholar Jim Jones on a host of different issues about Kerouac, as well as critical works on his own writing. The title, drawn from the largest essay, delves into the numerous biographies on Kerouac, dispelling many of the myths and pseudo-legends about Kerouac's life. Spectral in its ability to reach in many different directions, Nine Lives produces a fresh and enlightening approach to the Kerouac story. ... Read more

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Shake and Bake
If you like somewhat affected old vampire queens who view themselves and the gay Miss Marple you will have fun with this lite mystery.

Supreme reading, with just a pinch of naughtiness
Ah, Mr. Dean James has done it yet again.With frightfully proper English means and manners, he has given us a wonderfully crafted murder mystery romp with all the trappings...and some vampires thrown in for good measure.

The story is an incredibly fast read; so much so, that you'll probably want to reread it as soon as you're done, just for the fun of it. (I know I did.)Honestly, with its spendid imagery and penchant for detail, I was hoping that it would take a lot longer to go through, but no matter what the length, the story satisfies most completely.

Will there be more adventures in store for our hero, Simon Kirby-Jones?

There had better be.The world needs more delightful characters like Simon.Are you listening Mr. James?

If you are, then 'thank you' for giving us Simon and all his cohorts and cronies.

To everyone out there reading this...do more reading.I suggest starting with every one of Mr. James' Simon Kirby-Jones Mysteries.Write-On Mr. James!

love hurts
In this fourth episode of his series Mr James ties all the lose ends.

Simon faces both his former vampire lover and his new human one and has to make his decision. I will not spoil the fun for you of course by telling but I will reveal that Simon decides and his readers should now wonder what will happen in the next episode now that all the cards have been uncovered and all the tension released.

As far as this novel is concerned though, it is more somber than the previous ones.
There are fewer puns and witticisms, the general atmosphere is more doleful.
The victim is neither innocent nor evil but somewhere inbetween: likeable enough for us to grieve his death and bad enough to understand the reasons of the murderer too.

This approach is far more mature of course, but it could spoil the fun of those expecting a copy of the previous light hearted books.

The emotional climax at the end of the book -where Simon makes his choice- is not well written and I felt disappointed.
Neither was I thrilled by the author's judgemental attitude toward occasional sex.

Simon Kirby-Jones goes medieval
In this fourth installment in Dean James' series of vampire cozies, undead author-cum-amateur sleuth Simon Kirby-Jones goes positively medieval. Simon dons period costume to blend in with the "natives" after a historical reenactment society, the Gesta Angliae Antiquae, sets up camp in Simon's adopted hometown, the quaint English village of Snupperton-Mumsley. When the inevitable murder occurs--Simon is Snupperton-Mumsley's answer to Jessica Fletcher--our protagonist annoys the local constabulary once again by endeavoring to solve the crime himself. The GAA, it turns out, is riven by political rivalries. But is any of the men who would be elected king of this self-important little group power hungry enough to murder for the throne?

More interesting than the mystery in Dean James' latest are the developments in Simon's personal life. Tristan Lovelace, Simon's former advisor and lover and the vampire who brought Simon into the undead fold, arrives eager to win back our hero's affections. But will Simon succumb to Tristan's occasional charms, or will he save himself for local aristocrat Giles Blitherington, Simon's devoted personal assistant?

The Simon Kirby-Jones mysteries are not great literature. James' secondary characters tend to be two-dimensional, and the upper-crusty English cattiness many of them display can become cloying. But the mysteries are decent, and, more importantly, the concept of the books is charming. Though I would that modern-day medical advances hadn't defanged our hero--pills taken twice daily render him nearly human in his appetites--I very much like the idea of a genteel vampire taking a bite out of crime somewhere in the English countryside. James' cozies make for enjoyable light reading.

Debra Hamel -- author of Trying Neaira: The True Story of a Courtesan's Scandalous Life in ancient Greece (Yale University Press, 2003)

For What It Is, It Is Not So Bad
Other readers have slammed this book for being rushed or too light or fake.Well we are not talking Shakespeare here.The book has a nice little plot and all the loose ends get tied up in the end.The characters are whimsical and it was nice to read.The murder was not too horrible and I think the vampire aspect was amusing.This is the sort of book to read before going to bed, to take your mind off your own personal problems and take you out of yourself for a short while, and I found the book relaxing and entertaining.I plan to read other novels by this author. ... Read more

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PREJUDICE AND RACISM, 2/e is the long-awaited revision of James Jones' groundbreaking text (originally published in 1972) on this imperative topic. The text is appropriate for a variety of courses: Psychology of Prejudice, Prejudice and Racism, Intergroup Relations, Black Psychology, African-American/Ethnic Studies, Social Problems, Social Psychology, or for courses that are part of a diversity curriculum. This is a classic text that all scholars in the aforementioned fields will remember. The new edition, however, greatly expands upon Jones' 1972 edition. It provides a comprehensive overview of all theory and research on this topic from a variety of disciplines--history, social psychology, sociology, African-American studies, anthropology, cultural studies, etc. The new editionwill be the ultimate resource in this subject area. Jones is the leading scholar/expert in this field--he has defined this area of research and inquiry. It will be a "must have" for many professors across the social sciences. ... Read more

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scholarly, in-depth, readable look at prejudice and racism
This is a most readable, in-depth and scholarly examination of prejudiceand racism.The author discusses the different definitions of prejudiceand racism and how people come to understand their meaning as well as learnthe behaviors associated with these beliefs and attitudes. A helpfulguide through very difficult concepts and perplexing behavior with clearresearch and everyday real life examples.This book clarifys thedistinctions between prejudice, racism, and discrimination.It discusseshow it manifests at an individual, institutional and cultural level withinsocial, political, and economic situations.Historical and contemporaryworld examples are used.A truly interdisciplinary text, excellentresource, or simply an enlightening bookfor all disciplines and personsinterested in this topic. ... Read more

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America and Its Peoples, Fourth Edition presents American history in an exciting way, with a spirited narrative, vivid character sketches, and colorful anecdotes. The book highlights the rich ethnic diversity of the American people.Social history-with an emphasis on sports, leisure, and popular culture-is integrated with more traditional coverage of military history, politics, and diplomacy.MARKET Appropriate for anyone with an interest in American history. ... Read more

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THIS is a great book
Fresh with quotes from the actual events, this literature makes you forget that you're reading an assignment.Even though it gets to the point because of the quantity of subjects, this volume still manages to make humans out of historical heroes and villains with only several paragraphs.Plenty of surprising humor as well. ... Read more

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Governments around the world are criticized as inefficient, ineffective, too large, too costly, overly bureaucratic, overburdened by unnecessary rules, unresponsive to public needs, secretive, undemocratic, invasive into rights of citizens, self-serving, and failing in provision of the quantity and quality of services desired by the taxpaying public. Fiscal stress has plagued many governments, increasing the cry for less costly or just less government. Critics have exerted sustained pressure on politicians and public managers for transformational reform. Recommendations for change have included application of market and economic logic and private sector management methods to government. Managerial reform has been promoted on grounds that the public sector is organized and functions on many of the wrong principles and needs reinvention and renewal. Government reforms in response to reformist pressures have included restraint of spending and tax cuts, sales of public assets, privatization and contracting-out of services, increased performance measurement and auditing, output and outcomes based budgeting, and new accounting and reporting methods. Reform has been accompanied by promises of smaller, less interventionist and more decentralized government, improved efficiency and effectiveness, greater responsiveness and accountability to citizens, increased choice between public and private providers of services, a more 'entrepreneurial' public sector capable of cooperating with business. While it is apparent why politicians and elected officials often support new managerial methods, observers wonder whether the promises of reform can be delivered upon to provide benefits depicted so attractively. Dialogue on this question is active among public management scholars, practitioners, politicians, citizen groups and the media. Substantial elements of this dialogue are represented in this book.
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