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The Psychology Book

From Shamanism to Cutting-Edge Neuroscience, 250 Milestones in the History of Psychology

Wade E. Pickren Philip G. Zimbardo

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English
Sterling
20 May 2014
What could be more fascinating than the workings of the human mind? This stunningly illustrated new volume in the successful Sterling Milestones series chronicles the history of psychology through 250 landmark events, theories, publications, experiments, and discoveries. Beginning with ancient philosophies of well-being, it touches on such controversial topics as phrenology, sexual taboos, electroshock therapy, multiple personality disorder, and the nature of evil.

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Imprint:   Sterling
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 214mm,  Width: 186mm,  Spine: 39mm
Weight:   1.406kg
ISBN:   9781402784811
ISBN 10:   1402784813
Series:   Union Square & Co. Milestones
Pages:   528
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Wade E. Pickren received his PhD in Psychology and the History of Science from the University of Florida. He served as the historian of the American Psychological Association from 1998 to 2012 and recently completed a term as President of the Society for General Psychology. Additionally, he is coeditor of the book series International and Cultural Psychology and the Editor-in-Chief of the Wiley-Blackwell Encyclopedia of the History of Psychology.

Reviews for The Psychology Book: From Shamanism to Cutting-Edge Neuroscience, 250 Milestones in the History of Psychology

Profusely and beautifully illustrated throughout . . . enhanced with the inclusion of extensive notes and recommendations for further reading and a comprehensive index, making it an ideal and highly recommended addition to personal, professional, community, and academic library. . . reference collections. Midwest Book Review: Library Bookwatch


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