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by Katherine M. H. (Katherine Melvina Huntsinger) Blackford, Arthur Newcomb
E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Sjaani, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML version prepared by Sjaani
PREFACE
INTRODUCTION
PART ONE - ANALYZING CHARACTER IN VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE
Analyzing Character - CHAPTER I - CAUSES OF MISFITS
CHAPTER II - ELEMENTS OF FITNESS
CHAPTER III - CLASSES OF MISFITS
CHAPTER IV - THE PHYSICALLY FRAIL
CHAPTER V - THE FAT MAN
CHAPTER VI - THE MAN OF BONE AND MUSCLE
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.
Full title
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
Language
en
Duration
~13 hours (787K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Jun 1, 2004
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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A pioneer of early personnel management, she wrote popular books that promised to read character from faces, posture, and behavior. Her work captures a curious moment when business efficiency, self-help, and pseudoscience overlapped in the early 20th century.
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A Wisconsin-born editor and writer, he worked closely with Katherine M. H. Blackford on early 20th-century books about character analysis, employment, and self-improvement. He also wrote a later biography of the religious leader John Alexander Dowie.
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