The Personality Brokers by Merve Emre
The Strange History of Myers-Briggs and the Birth of Personality Testing
This captivating exploration delves into the history and impact of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, a personality test that has become a cultural phenomenon. The narrative traces the origins of the test back to the mother-daughter duo, Katharine Briggs and Isabel Briggs Myers, who were driven by a desire to understand human behavior and improve interpersonal relationships. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, the book examines the test's rise to prominence, its scientific validity, and its enduring influence on personal and professional lives, while also questioning the broader implications of categorizing human personalities.
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- 2018
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