| Abstract: | Presents an obituary of Robert Charles Carson (1930-2006). Carson earned his PhD in Clinical Psychology from Northwestern in 1957, and went on to work in academia at Duke University. He worked for two decades on the production of the 6th through the 11th editions of Abnormal Psychology and Modern Life, and was known as an innovative psychotherapist. Carson's clinical approach was guided by the theories of Sullivan, and he made no bones about his dislike of the DSM. Bob was a rare combination of scientist, philosopher, and clinician, a very warm and open human being with an unbridled sense of humor and a precocious spirit. Robert Charles Carson left behind three children: Kelly Leigh Carson, David Allen Carson, Carolyn Marie Carson; three grandchildren, Hope Marie Markham, Lisa Michelle Markham, and Stephen Lawrence Markham; and many very grateful students. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
