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In his own words . . . . Science, art and action are only three ways of grasping for the world’s mystery. To know, to feel, and to act are often separated in our work, though rarely and at great cost in our personal lives. Gazing with awe at a classroom, a community, a culture, or any human turmoil, I have been reflexively drawn to study and analyze it, to give it form through a poem, and to participate in it through action and passion. Finding a form in which to express this unity has been elusive, but I know that for me science, art and action each have been indispensable for any achievement in the others. Such a climb is far too difficult to undertake alone. Splendid colleagues, companions and family have been both the requirement and the blessing of my journey. — Roland Tharp From colleagues . . . . Clinical, developmental, and community psychology, delinquency prevention, self-directed behavior change and education: In all of these areas, Roland Tharp has made significant contributions and has helped us to see that there are universal principles that operate in all spheres of human activity. It is impressive that Tharp has influenced so many researchers, students, teachers, families, and communities. He was able to make so many important contributions to such seemingly diverse fields, an accomplishment even more amazing when we consider his award-winning achievements in poetry and film direction, awards and publications . . . (and) the promise of continuing to rouse our minds to life. — Yamauchi & O’Donnell,
Culture and Context in Human Behavior
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