Analyzing Character The New Science of Judging Men; Misfits in Business, the Home and Social Life

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Analyzing Character The New Science of Judging Men; Misfits in Business, the Home and Social Life

by Katherine M. H. (Katherine Melvina Huntsinger) Blackford, Arthur Newcomb

EN·~13 hours·30 chapters

Chapters

30 total

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3:10

PREFACE

1:01

INTRODUCTION

30:08

PART ONE - ANALYZING CHARACTER IN VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE

0:03

Analyzing Character - CHAPTER I - CAUSES OF MISFITS

42:19

CHAPTER II - ELEMENTS OF FITNESS

52:17

CHAPTER III - CLASSES OF MISFITS

1:20:08

CHAPTER IV - THE PHYSICALLY FRAIL

38:02

CHAPTER V - THE FAT MAN

26:39

CHAPTER VI - THE MAN OF BONE AND MUSCLE

22:57

Description

Delving into the early science of character assessment, this work offers a systematic look at how personal traits shape success in work, home, and society. Drawing on a wealth of real‑world cases and biographies, the authors explore why some individuals thrive while others become “misfits,” categorising common patterns—from the physically frail to the overly practical—so readers can recognise strengths and vulnerabilities at a glance.

The book then turns to practical applications, showing how thoughtful analysis can improve hiring decisions, guide career counselling, and enhance persuasive communication. By blending observation with emerging psychological insights, it equips listeners with tools to evaluate talent, foster better workplace dynamics, and understand the subtle art of influencing others. Whether you’re curious about the roots of leadership or simply want a clearer picture of human behaviour, the text provides a thoughtful, historically grounded guide to reading character.

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Analyzing Character The New Science of Judging Men; Misfits in Business, the Home and Social Life The New Science of Judging Men; Misfits in Business, the Home and Social Life

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en

Duration

~13 hours (787K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-06-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

Katherine M. H. (Katherine Melvina Huntsinger) Blackford

Katherine M. H. (Katherine Melvina Huntsinger) Blackford

1875–1916

A pioneering early writer on hiring, workplace fit, and "character analysis," she helped bring personality testing and personnel ideas into popular business reading in the early 1900s. Her books mixed career advice, management theory, and now-dated ideas about reading character from physical traits.

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Arthur Newcomb

Arthur Newcomb

b. 1873

Best known for co-writing early 20th-century books on character analysis and business psychology, this Wisconsin-born editor and author helped shape a popular self-improvement niche of his era. His work with Katherine M. H. Blackford brought practical workplace advice to a wide audience.

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