Kurt Lewin
Scientist
Kurt Zadek Lewin (September 9, 1890 – February 12, 1947) was a German-American psychologist, known as one of the modern pioneers of social, organizational, and applied psychology in the United States. Kurt Lewin, exiled from the land of his birth, made a new life for himself. In this new life, Lewin defined himself and his contributions within three lenses of analysis; applied research, action research, and group communication were his major offerings to the field of communication.Lewin (/ləˈviːn/ lə-VEEN) is often recognized as the "founder of social psychology" and was one of the first to study group dynamics and organizational development.
Personal facts
| Birth date | September 09, 1890 |
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| Birth name | Kurt Zadek Lewin |
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| Birth place | Province of Posen , Mogilno , Kreis Mogilno |
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| Date of death | February 12, 1947 |
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| Place of death | Newtonville Massachusetts , Massachusetts |
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| Education | Humboldt University of Berlin |
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