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"Toward a Psychology of Being" by Abraham Maslow, published in 1962, is a seminal work in humanistic psychology. Building on his hierarchy of needs, Maslow explores the concept of self-actualization as the pinnacle of psychological development. The book shifts focus from pathology to positive aspects of human experience, emphasizing what enables individuals to thrive.

American psychologist Abraham H. Maslow (1908-1970) first proposed his "hierarchy of needs" theory in 1943. This theory outlines a classification system of universal human needs that individuals feel driven to fulfill in a prioritized manner, culminating in self-actualization.

As a key founder of humanistic psychology, Abraham Maslow has had tremendous impact on a variety of fields ranging from education and counseling to business management and marketing, as well as theology and health care, including nursing. Since Maslow's death in 1970, his ideas on higher motivation and self-actualization have continued to influence American culture - and are increasingly resonating abroad as well.

US psychologist Abraham Maslow's 1943 essay "A Theory of Human Motivation" established his idea of humanistic psychology as a "third force" in the field. He outlined a new approach to understanding the mind, saying humans are motivated by their need to satisfy a series of hierarchical needs, starting with the most essential first. He thought it important for the advancement of psychology to identify, group, and rank them in terms of priority.

El hombre autorrealizado (Toward a Psychology of Being) ha sido considerado como uno de los libros más importantes de la nueva cultura. La tesis de Maslow es que los seres humanos comienzan a dirigirse hacia la autorrealización en cuanto quedan satisfechas sus necesidades básicas de comida...

The Right to Be Human is the award-winning, definitive biography of Abraham Maslow, perhaps the most important American psychological thinker of the 20th century. In many ways, Maslow remains more relevant than ever in impacting such diverse fields around the world as psychology, counseling, social work, education, health care, management, marketing, and even theology. Written by psychologist Edward Hoffman, this book has been widely praised for its lucidity in placing Maslow' s influential life in its cultural-historical context.

The Ball's in Your Court is the real-life journey of Michael S. Lewis, MD, from growing up in Houston, Texas to becoming an orthopedic surgeon for the World Champion Chicago Bulls. Michael shares the wisdom he learned from his enlightened teachers, including Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, Abraham Maslow, and other inspiring teachers.