I have always admired a book entitled A Mathematician’s Apology, in which G. H. Hardy, a brilliant pure mathematician, was able to convey to someone like myself (who gave up maths after O-level) just what it was like to ply his trade as a mathematician. I have often wondered if I could possibly do the same for psychology, and in my eighties, the opportunity arose. The result is a new book — Working Memories: postmen, divers and the cognitive revolution — acombination of autobiography, science and history which Psychology Review has invited me to tell you about.
What should I choose from a lifetime of memories? I have decided on three things, each of potential relevance to yourselves: one largely autobiographical, and two concerning the story behind two pieces of research you might be familiar with.
Your organisation does not have access to this article.
Sign up today to give your students the edge they need to achieve their best grades with subject expertise
Subscribe
