Lewin, Kurt - Theories In Action
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Lewin's theoretical work gained him early recognition in Germany as well as in the United States because it stimulated a remarkable number of experiments. As two American commentators on Lewin's studies have stated:
Few other theories of personality have been responsible for generating so much experimentation. Lewin himself, although he is known as a brilliant theoretician, was always a working scientist. He took the lead in formulating empirical tests of many of his basic hypotheses.... It is impossible to estimate the number of investigations that bear the imprint of Lewin's influence.... Whatever may be the fate of Lewin's theory in the years to come, the body of experimental work instigated by it constitutes an enduring contribution.
Lewin's early research...
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