George Albee
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George Wilson Albee (December 20, 1921 ā July 8, 2006) was an American academic who was a pioneer in clinical psychology, who believed societal factors such as unemployment, racism, sexism, and all the myriad forms of exploitation of people by people were the major cause of mental illness. He was one of the leading figures in the development of community psychology. Albee was an advocate for coping with adversity, strengthening individual resources, and social change.
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For the U.S. Army officer and Medal of Honor recipient, see George E. Albee. For the mayor of Boston from 1908 to 1910, see George Albee Hibbard.
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George W. Albee | |
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Born | (1921-12-20)December 20, 1921[1] |
Died | July 8, 2006(2006-07-08) (aged 84) |
Nationality | American |
Citizenship | American |
Known for | Founder of community psychology |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Community psychology Human Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Research Psychology, Developmental Psychology |
Institutions | American Psychological Association, Case Western Reserve, University of Vermont, |
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