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History and Systems of Psychology

Full title: History and Systems of Psychology
ISBN: 9781107178670
ISBN 10: 1107178673
Authors: Brennan, James F. Houde, Keith A.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Edition: 7
Num. pages: 468
Binding: Hardcover
Language: en
Published on: 2017

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Synopsis

History And Systems Of Psychology Provides An Engaging Introduction To The Rich Story Of Psychology's Past. Retaining The Clarity And Accessibility Praised By Readers Of Earlier Editions, This Classic Textbook Provides A Chronological History Of Psychology From The Pre-socratic Greeks To Contemporary Systems, Research, And Applications. The New Edition Also Features Expanded Coverage Of Eastern As Well As Western Traditions, Influential Women In Psychology, Professional Psychology In Clinical, Educational, And Social Settings, And New Directions In Twenty-first Century Psychology As A Cognitive And A Positive Science. Assuming Little Prerequisite Knowledge, The Authors Discuss The People, Places, And Concepts That Have Shaped Psychology's Story, And Show That We Remain Fascinated By The Same Enduring Questions That Confronted Our Ancestors - Namely, Our Wonder At Our Subjectivity And Consciousness Of Self. The Seventh Edition Is Fully Supported By Robust Pedagogical Features, Instructor Resources, And A Companion Website To Aid Student Learning--,history And Systems Of Psychology Provides An Engaging Introduction To The Rich Story Of Psychology's Past. Retaining The Clarity And Accessibility Praised By Readers Of Earlier Editions, This Classic Textbook Provides A Chronological History Of Psychology From The Pre-socratic Greeks To Contemporary Systems, Research, And Applications. The New Edition Also Features Expanded Coverage Of Eastern As Well As Western Traditions, Influential Women In Psychology, Professional Psychology In Clinical, Educational, And Social Settings, And New Directions In 21st-century Psychology As A Cognitive And A Positive Science. Assuming Little Prerequisite Knowledge, The Authors Discuss The People, Places, And Concepts That Have Shaped Psychology's Story, And Show That We Remain Fascinated By The Same Enduring Questions That Confronted Our Ancestors - Namely, Our Wonder At Our Subjectivity And Consciousness Of Self. The Seventh Edition Is Fully Supported By Robust Pedagogical Features, Instructor Resources, And A Companion Website To Aid Student Learning--