New York, NY – April 5, 2006 – Clinical psychology is defined as an application of psychology towards problematic mental stress under the context of health and social care.  In this field of study, clinical psychologists assess the mental health problems of people using scientific research to understand them, determine the root cause, and eventually for applying psychotherapy. But for Dr. Arthur Weider, clinical psychology goes beyond standard procedures and it actually involves personal experiences and insights.  To discover more, readers are encouraged to follow Weider’s in-depth analysis as Xlibris proudly releases his critically-acclaimed book A Weider Weltanschauung: A Wider Perspective of Psychology.

This book paints a lively portrait of Weider’s success, which would include his involvement in developing the Wechsler Bellevue Adult Intelligence Scale IQ test, how he introduced psychological testing and counseling to corporate America, his evaluation of the infamous Lt. William Calley following the My Lai massacre, and his being one of the first mental health professionals to use radio and television as media for public education in topics of psychology.  The diversified career of the author has even branched into the entertainment industry. The book also features thought-provoking descriptions of the many turning points of his life, which include the time he grew up in a poor family in New York’s South Bronx.  It was in this period when the author learned adversity and gained the optimism that helped him overcome many challenges of his hard childhood (he even lost his father at age ten).  At age fourteen, Weider became fascinated with the study of psychology and since then has excelled and established an illustrious career.

Interestingly the second section of the book refers to a compilation of articles and writings that have been published over a span of more than sixty years. Readers will be impressed by the final section as it concentrates on some of the more interesting patients the author has treated over the years.  The section is accentuated by colorful anecdotes and case histories.  Compelling and immersive, A Weider Weltanschauung: A Wider Perspective of Psychology will enthrall readers with its in-depth focus on the world of psychology, the professionals who make a difference, and the patients whose disorders became true testimonies of our ever-changing society.  Get a copy of this great book today!

About the Author

Dr. Arthur Weider was born in New York City in 1919, and continues his clinical practice there. He has held academic posts at Hunter College, Long Island University, Cornell University Medical College, Bradley University (in Illinois), and the University of Louisville School of Medicine.  He completed a 15 year-tenure of teaching as a Professor of Behavioral Sciences at Bellevue School of Nursing and had an appointment as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medical Psychology, Department of Psychiatry, College of Physicians & Surgeons, Columbia University. For 30 years he was at the College & Career Guidance Service in New York City. and prepared psycho-educational reports for 21,000 young clients. Psychology texts written by Dr. Weider include: “Readings in Behavioral Sciences,” “Psychodiagnostic Methods for the Behavioral Sciences,” and the two-volume Contributions Toward Medical Psychology, and The Catalyst: A Life Devoted to Others.  Currently, Dr. Weider is the Director of Research at the On-Step Institute for Mental Health Research in New York. Dr. Weider is a Life-Fellow of the American Psychological Association, the American Orthopsychiatric Association, the American Association For The Advancement of Science, and the World Federation for Mental Health.

A WEIDER WELTANSCHAUUNG * by Arthur Weider, Ph.D.

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