• David C Schwebel, Robert Schwebel, and Michael Wessells.
• University of Alabama at Birmingham.
• Am Psychol. 2014 Jul 1; 69 (5): 547.

AbstractMilton Schwebel was born May 11, 1914, in Troy, New York, the son of Frank Schwebel and Sarah Oxenhandler Schwebel. He died October 3, 2013, in Tucson, Arizona. His 99 years were filled with love, activism, scholarship, and leadership. In educational psychology, he was a career-long proponent of educating disadvantaged children. A pioneer in peace psychology, Schwebel helped establish the field's intellectual foundation. Recognizing that politics, current events, and international affairs influenced children's mental and physical health. Over a remarkable 73-year publishing career, Schwebel's scholarly contributions included authoring, editing, or co-authoring 14 books and innumerable articles. Schwebel was always working to improve the human condition, and his scholarship was most prominent in three interwoven areas. Schwebel will long be remembered as a treasured friend and mentor who cared deeply about vulnerable people, particularly children, the underprivileged, and the disadvantaged. He enjoyed listening to diverse perspectives and was a renowned teacher, clinician, and lecturer, beloved by students and colleagues. His life serves as a beacon to all who seek to promote human well-being.2014 APA, all rights reserved

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