50 Psychology Classics: Who We Are, How We Think, What We Do; Insight and Inspir - Softcover
A Thinking Person's Guide to Popular Psychology
We would all like to know the secrets of human nature - who we are, how we think, and what we do. In a journey that spans 50 books, hundreds of ideas, and over a century in time, 50 Psychology Classics explores important contemporary writings such as Gladwell's Blink and Seligman's Authentic Happiness as well as wisdom from key figures in psychology's development.
EXPLORE the work of some of the greatest thinkers in psychology: ALFRED ADLER · ALBERT ELLIS · MILTON ERICKSON · ERIK ERIKSON · VICTOR FRANKL · ANNA FREUD · SIGMUND FREUD · HARRY HARLOW · KAREN HORNEY· WILLIAM JAMES · CARL JUNG · ALFRED KINSEY · MELANIE KLEIN · RD LAING · ABRAHAM MASLOW · STANLEY MILGRAM · IVAN PAVLOV · FRITZ PERLS · JEAN PIAGET · CARL ROGERS · BF SKINNER.
GAIN insights into the scientific research of leading contemporary psychologists, psychiatrists and neurologists: Authentic Happiness · The Blank Slate · Emotional Blackmail · Feeling Good · The Female Brain · Frames of Mind · The Origins of Everyday Moods · The Paradox of Choice · Phantoms in the Brain · Stumbling on Happiness · Working with Emotional Intelligence
DISCOVER why we think and act the way we do through the landmark bestsellers of psychology: Blink · Difficult Conversations · Games People Play · The Gift of Fear · I'm OK - You're OK · Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion · Lateral Thinking · The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat · Passages · People Skills · The Psychology of Self-Esteem · The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
With insightful commentaries on each classic, biographical information on the authors, plus a guide to further key titles, 50 PSYCHOLOGY CLASSICS provides a unique overview of this fascinating subject.
We would all like to know the secrets of human nature - who we are, how we think, and what we do. In a journey that spans 50 books, hundreds of ideas, and over a century in time, 50 Psychology Classics explores important contemporary writings such as Gladwell's Blink and Seligman's Authentic Happiness as well as wisdom from key figures in psychology's development.
EXPLORE the work of some of the greatest thinkers in psychology: ALFRED ADLER · ALBERT ELLIS · MILTON ERICKSON · ERIK ERIKSON · VICTOR FRANKL · ANNA FREUD · SIGMUND FREUD · HARRY HARLOW · KAREN HORNEY· WILLIAM JAMES · CARL JUNG · ALFRED KINSEY · MELANIE KLEIN · RD LAING · ABRAHAM MASLOW · STANLEY MILGRAM · IVAN PAVLOV · FRITZ PERLS · JEAN PIAGET · CARL ROGERS · BF SKINNER.
GAIN insights into the scientific research of leading contemporary psychologists, psychiatrists and neurologists: Authentic Happiness · The Blank Slate · Emotional Blackmail · Feeling Good · The Female Brain · Frames of Mind · The Origins of Everyday Moods · The Paradox of Choice · Phantoms in the Brain · Stumbling on Happiness · Working with Emotional Intelligence
DISCOVER why we think and act the way we do through the landmark bestsellers of psychology: Blink · Difficult Conversations · Games People Play · The Gift of Fear · I'm OK - You're OK · Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion · Lateral Thinking · The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat · Passages · People Skills · The Psychology of Self-Esteem · The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
With insightful commentaries on each classic, biographical information on the authors, plus a guide to further key titles, 50 PSYCHOLOGY CLASSICS provides a unique overview of this fascinating subject.
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About the Author:
Tom Butler-Bowdon is a recognized expert in the "literature of possibility". His first book, 50 SELF-HELP CLASSICS, won the Benjamin Franklin award and was a Foreword magazine Book of the Year. Tom's trilogy of personal development books, including 50 SUCCESS CLASSICS and 50 SPIRITUAL CLASSICS, have been translated into 17 languages.
A graduate of the London School of Economics and the University of Sydney, he lives and works in both the UK and Australia. In addition to his writing, Tom leads seminars and runs his website www.Butler-Bowdon.com.
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A graduate of the London School of Economics and the University of Sydney, he lives and works in both the UK and Australia. In addition to his writing, Tom leads seminars and runs his website www.Butler-Bowdon.com.
At long last a chance for those outside the profession to discover that there is so much more to psychology than just Freud and Jung. 50 Psychology Classics offers a unique opportunity to become acquainted with a dazzling array of the key works in psychological literature almost overnight―Dr Raj Persaud, Gresham Professor for Public Understanding of Psychiatry
Butler-Bowdon writes with infectious enthusiasm. He is a true scholar of this type of literature.―USA Today
This delightful book provides thoughtful and entertaining summaries of 50 of the most influential books in psychology. It's a 'must read' for students contemplating a career in psychology.―VS Ramachandran, Director, Center for Brain and Cognition, University of California, San Diego
A brilliant synthesis. The author makes complex ideas accessible and practical, without dumbing down the material. I found myself over and over thinking, 'Oh, that's what that guy meant.'―Douglas Stone, lecturer on law at Harvard Law School and co-author of 'Difficult Conversations'
"Intelligent, engaging, and crisp . . . will appeal to anyone who is seeking to understand themselves, partners, colleagues, or bosses better"―Wendy Taylor The Age
Butler-Bowdon writes with infectious enthusiasm. He is a true scholar of this type of literature.―USA Today
This delightful book provides thoughtful and entertaining summaries of 50 of the most influential books in psychology. It's a 'must read' for students contemplating a career in psychology.―VS Ramachandran, Director, Center for Brain and Cognition, University of California, San Diego
A brilliant synthesis. The author makes complex ideas accessible and practical, without dumbing down the material. I found myself over and over thinking, 'Oh, that's what that guy meant.'―Douglas Stone, lecturer on law at Harvard Law School and co-author of 'Difficult Conversations'
"Intelligent, engaging, and crisp . . . will appeal to anyone who is seeking to understand themselves, partners, colleagues, or bosses better"―Wendy Taylor The Age
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- PublisherNicholas Brealey Publishing
- Publication date2007
- ISBN 10 1857883632
- ISBN 13 9781857883633
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages324
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