J. L. Moreno Knihy

Like a pater familias, the pioneer of a scientific movement faces his offspring after years of sharing his vision of the world. This interaction can be either painful or pleasant, depending on how effectively he has imparted his ideas and their relevance to the younger generation. Dr. Gretel Leutz's work exemplifies this experience, fortunately leaning towards the pleasant side. She organizes her book into sections that explain the technical aspects and anthropological roots of the sociometric system, which encompasses group psychotherapy, sociometry, and psychodrama. Dr. Leutz also explores the significance of these approaches for the future of humanity. The creation of such a comprehensive work is no small feat, and Dr. Leutz is well-equipped for the task. She collaborated on the German translation of a seminal work on sociometry in 1953 and has spent years teaching and applying sociometric and psychodramatic methods in various contexts. Her contributions to the literature culminate in this textbook on psychodrama, which provides a clear exposition of the classic formulations of her earlier work.