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Richard Semon was a German evolutionary biologist who wrote, during the first decade of the 20th century, two analyses of the workings of human memory which were ahead of their time. Although these have been virtually unknown to modern researchers, Semon's work has been rediscovered during the past two decades and has begun to have an influence on the field. This book not only examines Semon's contribution to memory research, but also tells the story of an extraordinary life set against the background of a turbulent period in European history and major developments in science and evolutionary theory. The resulting book is a blend of biographical, historical and psychological material. Through the remarkable story of an almost forgotten German biologist, this book addresses not only key questions in memory research but also wide-ranging and substantive issues in the history and psychology of science.

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"""In this interesting and unique book, Schacter (Harvard) examines the sociopsychological factors that determine one's recognition in the scientific world and provides a historical accounting of the study of memory. . Highly recommended for college and university libraries."" -- P. Barker, emerita, Schenectady County Community College in CHOICE, May 2002. ""A fascinating story, told with narrative vigor and scholarly depth, and an important contribution to the history of the study of the human mind."" -- Steven Pinker, Peter de Florez Professor of Psychology, MIT, and author of How the Mind Works. ""This wonderful book contains two treats - a fascinating biography of a nearly forgotten figure in memory research, and an engaging discussion of the history and psychology of science. Written by one of the leading researchers on human memory, the book is beautifully written, informative, and full of interesting observations about how science works."" -- Larry R. Squire, Professor of Psychiatry, Neurosciences and Psychology, University of California, San Diego and VA Medical Center, San Diego"

'This wonderful book contains two treats - a fascinating biography of a nearly forgotten figure in memory research, and an engaging discussion of the history and psychology of science. Written by one of the leading researchers on human memory, the book is beautifully written, informative, and full of interesting observations about how science works.' Larry R. Squire, University of California, San Diego and VA Medical Center, San Diego; 'A fascinating story, told with narrative vigor and scholarly depth, and an important contribution to the history of the study of the human mind.' Steven Pinker, Peter de Florez Professor of Psychology, MIT, and author of How the Mind Works. 'This wonderful book contains two treats - a fascinating biography of a nearly forgotten figure in memory research, and an engaging discussion of the history and psychology of science. Written by one of the leading researchers on human memory, the book is beautifully written, informative, and full of interesting observations about how science works.' - Larry R. Squire, Unviersity of Calfornia, San Diego and VA Medical Center, San Diego

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Daniel L. Schacter

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