Brian Bates (psychologist) facts for kids

Brian Bates, born in 1944, is a British professor and author. He has taught at the University of Sussex and is currently a visiting professor at the University of Brighton. He is well-known for his books about ancient wisdom from Anglo-Saxon England. He also taught at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, which is a famous acting school.

Books by Brian Bates

Brian Bates has written several books. Some of his books explore ancient ideas. Others focus on psychology and human behavior.

Exploring Ancient Wisdom

These books share ideas from Anglo-Saxon times. They look at how people in ancient England understood the world.

• The Way of Wyrd: Tales of an Anglo-Saxon Sorcerer (London: Century, 1983, ISBN: 978-0-7126-0277-8)
• The Wisdom of the Wyrd: Teachings for Today from Our Ancient Past (London: Rider & Co., 1996, ISBN: 978-0-7126-7277-1)
• The Real Middle-Earth: Magic and Mystery in the Dark Ages (London: Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd, 2002, ISBN: 978-0-283-07353-3)

Books on Psychology

Brian Bates has also written books about psychology. These books help us understand people and relationships better.

• The Way of the Actor: A Path to Knowledge & Power (Random House, 1987, ISBN: 978-0-87773-384-3)
• How to Manage Your Mother: 10 Steps to a Better Relationship (with Alyce Faye Eichelberger-Cleese) (Diane Publishing Co., 1999, ISBN: 978-0-7567-8333-4)
• The Human Face (with John Cleese) (DK Publishing Inc., 2001, ISBN: 978-0-7894-7836-8)