The psychology book : from shamanism to cutting-edge neuroscience, 250 milestones in the history of psychology
Title:
The psychology book : from shamanism to cutting-edge neuroscience, 250 milestones in the history of psychology
Author:
Pickren, Wade E.
Zimbardo, Philip G.
ISBN:
9781402784811
Publication Information:
New York : Sterling, c2014.
Physical Description:
527 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm
General Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Abstract:
What could be more fascinating than the workings of the human mind? This stunningly illustrated survey in Sterling's 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.
Subject:
| Psychology -- History. |
| Psychology. |
Summary:
What could be more fascinating than the workings of the human mind? This stunningly illustrated survey in Sterling's 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.