A History of Psychology: A Global Perspective - Hardcover

Shiraev, Eric

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9781412973830: A History of Psychology: A Global Perspective

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ISBN 10: 141297383X ISBN 13: 9781412973830

Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc, 2010

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This text provides a fresh and engaging perspective on psychology′s history, covering the discipline′s development around the world and highlighting its interdisciplinary nature. It offers comprehensive coverage of both classical and contemporary systems of thought, connects psychology to evolving society and culture from ancient times to today, and provides scores of contemporary applications that draw students into the topic. Clarity of coverage, illustrative examples, visual aids, and critical thinking questions make this text enjoyable for instructor and student alike.

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From the Author:

Eric Shiraev is a Russian-born American professor, researcher,
and author. He took his academic degrees at St. Petersburg
University in Russia and completed a postdoctoral program in
the United States at UCLA. He served in various positions at
St. Petersburg University, Northern Virginia Community
College, Oregon State University, George Washington University,
and George Mason University. He is an author, coauthor,
and coeditor of 12 books and numerous publications in the
fields of cross-cultural psychology, social psychology, political
psychology, and comparative studies. In his publications, he develops a multidisciplinary
approach to human behavior and experience. He believes in a universally progressive
role of psychology to promote awareness, incremental improvements, and
social initiative. He resides near Washington, D.C.

From the Inside Flap:

In human years, psychology as a discipline is just about 18 years old. The discipline
is in an early period of maturity, a dawn of adulthood when a few accomplishments
look very promising and numerous plans remain daringly ambitious. Like
every 18-year-old, psychology once was an infant. Many great thinkers of the past--
philosophers and doctors in particular--anticipated psychology's future and helped
it to take a few cautious steps forward.Mathematicians, physiologists, and natural scientists
guarded psychology during its childhood. Psychology learned the meaning of
experiments and measurements. Scientific peers began to acknowledge it. It gained
its own voice. First shy and insecure, the discipline of psychology grew stronger with
every decade. It began to offer advice and practical solutions to human problems.
Accomplishments were noticeable. Setbacks were common. The ambition of many
beautiful psychological theories was tamed by the ugliness of stubborn facts. Yet, as
in life, these victories as well as mistakes have helped psychology to build its self-confidence.
Using the allegory of human years, psychology's long history is a short
but exciting period of growing and maturing. This book is an account of psychology's
maturation over centuries.

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