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This new English translation and 100th anniversary annotated edition of Hermann Rorschach's Psychodiagnostics highlights his empirical approach and the enduring relevance of his inkblot test, which remains in use globally, supported by a solid evidence base. The expert translation team has worked meticulously to present Rorschach's work in an accessible manner, reflecting his innovative research. This edition features a case study lecture on advancements in the test that Rorschach delivered to the Swiss Psychoanalytic Society in 1922, shortly before his untimely death. For the first time, both the book and the lecture include annotations that explore Rorschach's terminology and its contemporary applications. Additionally, the volume is enriched with drawings and photographs from the Rorschach Archive, along with introductory chapters detailing the history of the translation and the development of Psychodiagnostics. This comprehensive edition serves as essential reading for historians, current practitioners of the inkblot test, and anyone interested in the field of personality testing, bringing to life the legacy of Rorschach and his influential work.

The book addresses the increasing interest in the Rorschach test among English-speaking professionals, highlighting the demand for a reliable English translation of Hermann Rorschach's foundational work. Previous unauthorized translations have been scarce and inadequate. This new translation aims to accurately convey Rorschach's ideas while capturing his unique voice and style. The effort acknowledges the complexities involved in translating his original German text, striving to make Rorschach's insights more accessible to a broader audience.

This book describes the technique and the many interesting results achieved in psychological experiments regarding a test which, despite its simplicity, has proved to be of great value in research and in general testing. The widespread and still growing interest in the Rorschach® test which exists in the English-speaking world has made apparent the need for a more easily available source of information concerning the original work. This English translation is presented in the hope of filling that need.