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Written in a lively and engaging style, Historical and Conceptual Issues in Psychology is richly illustrated and unique in its presentation of historical and conceptual ideas. The history of Psychology focuses on how political, religious, social, and intellectual changes have affected views on the universe, Earth, and mankind. Conceptual issues are explained by situating them within the historical context that gave rise to them. The text encourages students to think critically about historiography and how to apply the various insights to their own lives and the degree they are reading. Historical and Conceptual Issues in Psychology is an essential textbook for undergraduate students taking courses in Psychology and is also suitable for those studying philosophy, social and health sciences.
| ISBN | 0273718185 | | Pages | 544 | | ISBN13 | 9780273718185
(What's this?) | | Weight (grammes) | 1052 | | Publisher | Pearson Education Limited | | Published in | Harlow | | Imprint | Prentice-Hall | | Height (mm) | 246 | | Format | Paperback | | Width (mm) | 190 | | Publication date | 09 Apr 2009 | | Spine width (mm) | 27 | | DEWEY | 150 | | Academic level | Undergraduate | | DEWEY edition | DC22 | |
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| | | Preface | | | | | | Guided tour | | | | Ch. 1 | | The wider picture: Where did it all start? | | | | Ch. 2 | | The scientific revolution of the seventeenth century | | | | Ch. 3 | | The first attempts to establish psychology as an independent discipline | | | | Ch. 4 | | Strengthening the scientific standing of psychology Behaviourism and cognitive psychology | | | | Ch. 5 | | The input from brain research | | | | Ch. 6 | | The mind-brain problem, consciousness and free will | | | | Ch. 7 | | How did psychology affect everyday life? The history of applied psychology | | | | Ch. 8 | | What is science? Twentieth-century insights | | | | Ch. 9 | | Is psychology a science? | | | | Ch. 10 | | The contribution of quantitative and qualitative research methods | | | | Ch. 11 | | The precarious balance between biological, psychological and social influences | | | | Ch. 12 | | Psychology and society The socio-political side | | | | | | Epilogue | | | | | | Glossary | | | | | | Bibliography | | | | | | Index | | |
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| Version | Price | Published | Edition | | Paperback | £32.99 | 2012 | 2nd Revised edition |
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