Chris Logan

Alan S. Brown

The Simpsons has explored every aspect of human interaction and psychology, from gambling addiction to Pavlovian conditioning, from family therapy to lobotomies. Designed to appeal both to fans of the show and to readers interested in learning more about psychology, D'oh! consists of essays by professional psychologists that provide insight into The Simpsons refracted through the lens of the latest psychological theories. Every major area in psychology is considered, from clinical psychology to cognition, abnormal psychology and evolutionary psychology.

D'oh!

The Psychology of the Simpsons

Psychologists turn their attention to The Simpsons, one of America's most popular and beloved shows, in these essays that explore the function and dysfunctions of the show's characters. Designed to appeal to both fans of the show and students of psychology, this unique blend of science and pop culture consists of essays by professional psychologists drawn from schools and clinical practices across the country. Each essay is designed to be accessible, thoughtful, and entertaining, while providing the reader with insights into both The Simpsons and the latest in psychological thought. Every major area of psychology is covered, from clinical psychology and cognition to abnormal and evolutionary psychology, while fresh views on eclectic show topics such as gambling addiction, Pavlovian conditioning, family therapy, and lobotomies are explored.

Henk Thomas

This book, first published in 1982, summarises the history and organisation of the group of co-operatives centred in Mondragon. The study makes an in-depth analysis of its economic aspects, including employment creation and manpower planning, the raising of financial resources and planning of investments, problems of earnings differentials, and the incentives that can be derived from worker-ownership. In particular, the authors examine the operation of the self-management system and Mondragon’s production efficiently.

Chris Logan

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