Considerations on the psychology of collectors and collecting, Mark R Cabouret

Article from Vol 39 no 4, Nov 2017

Considerations on the psychology of collectors and collecting, Mark R Cabouret

Abstract:

Melbournian medical practitioner, ornithological art historian and collector Dr Mark Cabouret is well placed to set out some thoughts about the psychological aspects of collecting and distinguishes between ‘healthy’ and ‘unhealthy’ collecting. We hope this will stimulate some more contributions on the subject from other readers who have reflected on their or others’ collecting habits.

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