Minnie Louie (Jane) Abercrombie | |
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| Born | Minnie Johnson 14 November 1909 Birmingham, UK |
| Died | 25 November 1984 (aged 75) |
| Other names | M. L. Johnson; M. L. J. Abercrombie; Jane Abercrombie |
| Alma mater | University of Birmingham |
| Known for | Dictionary of Biology; New Biology (1945 - 1976); The Anatomy of Judgement (1960) |
| Spouse | Michael Abercrombie |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Psychology; Zoology |
| Institutions | University of Birmingham, UK; University College London, UK |
| Thesis | Topic: chemical control of respiratory movements in invertebrates (1932) |
Minnie Abercrombie (14 November 1909 – 25 November 1984), also known as M. L. J. Abercrombie, was a British zoologist, educationalist and psychologist. She was known for her work on invertebrates and her work in the publishing industry, conducted with her husband, Michael Abercrombie. She also contributed to the theory and practice of education through her teaching, research, lecturing and writing. In particular, she carried out pioneer psychological research into the use of groups in learning with medical, architectural and education students, and she shared with diverse audiences in many countries her extensive knowledge and expertise as a teacher who used the methods and principles of group analytic psychotherapy.[1]