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ROBERT RIEBER Obituary
Dr. Robert W. Rieber, professor emeritus, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, of New York City and Prospect Point, Maine, passed peacefully on April 9 at age 83. Dr. Rieber gained recognition asserting that "Sybil," whose tale brought multiple-personality disorder to public attention, actually had a single troubled personality. Dr. Rieber authored "Manufacturing Social Distress: Psychopathy in Everyday Life" and "The Psychopathology of Language and Cognition." He edited the Encyclopedia of the History of Psychological Theories, and The Collected Works of L.S. Vygotsky. A film noir connoisseur, he co-wrote "Film, Television, and the Psychology of the Social Dream." A Penn State grad, with doctorate from University of London, he was on faculty of Columbia, and fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Psychological Association, and New York Academy of Sciences. He was editor of the Journal of Social Distress and the Journal of Psycholinguistics. Lover of rare literary treasures, his distinguished collection is now catalogued. Survived by wife, Louise, children Dan (Dee) Rieber, Andi (Steven) Irwin, and Sara Rieber, and granddaughters, Kathryn Rose Rieber and Rose Irwin.
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Myrna Irwin
April 18, 2015
Lee,
Larry and I are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts continue to be with you, Danny, Andi, Sara, Katy and Rose.
Myrna and Larry Irwin
April 14, 2015
Our heartfelt sympathy to you, Danny, Dee and Katy Rose on the death of your Father. Sandie and David Stanfield
j c
April 14, 2015
Those professionals who have the rare talent of insight into the minds of others are priceless.
Graham & Maura Richards
April 13, 2015
We are very saddened to hear of Rob Rieber's death. He was a most supportive and entertaining friend of ours after we met around 2000. His spirit will surely continue to hover round his beloved Prospect Point cabin.
Hendrika Vande Kemp
April 12, 2015
Bob was a valued colleague in APA's Division 36, always one to initiate stimulating discussion. He'll be missed by many.
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