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Quote by Jerome Frank

“Increasingly constructive doubt is the sign of advancing civilization.”

Quote by Jerome Frank

Book:Law and the Modern Mind

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Law and the Modern Mind

This book delves into the relationship between law and psychology, examining how modern legal concepts are shaped by and influence psychological understanding. more

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Jerome Frank was a renowned American psychiatrist, born on May 30, 1909, in New York. He had a profound impact on the field of psychoanalysis, particularly in the intersection of psychiatry and law. Frank Professor completed his medical degree at Columbia University, where he began his career and quickly gained recognition in the field of psychiatry. more

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