9781333809102 - Written Composition and Characteristics of Personality (Classic Reprint) di Allport, Floyd H. (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the multifaceted relationship between written composition and personality expression, drawing on research conducted in the early 20th century. The author sought to demonstrate that individuality in writing is an identifiable and measurable characteristic, using theme-matching experiments with 70 college freshmen. Their results suggest that personal characteristics can be recognized in writing with a frequency far above chance, indicating the presence of recognizable individuality in students' written work. This study delves into the complex interplay between a writer's unique traits and their prose styleâ"an aspect often overlooked in traditional composition training. By examining individual characteristics manifested in writing, the book highlights the potential for using written composition as a tool for understanding personality and fostering self-expression in students. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.