Books By Edgar James Swift - Author

Edgar James Swift was born in Ravenna, Ohio, in 1860. He earned a bachelor's degree from Amherst College in 1886 and spent several years studying in Europe.

From 1895-1900, he was at Stevens Point Normal School, where he began publishing works in psychology and education. After earning a doctorate from Clark University in 1903, Swift joined Washington University as the first chair of psychology and education.

After the University created separate departments of psychology and education in 1924, Swift continued as a Professor and Head of the Department of Psychology until his retirement in 1931. He died in 1932.