Putting Psychology in Its Place Critical Historical Introduction

Name: Putting Psychology in Its Place Critical Historical Introduction
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ISBN: 9781841692340

ISBN-10: 1841692344

ISBN-13: 9781841692340

Edition: 2nd 2002 (Revised)

Authors: Graham Richards

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This book introduces the debates in psychology in an accessible way, making it suitable for beginners as well as those with some knowledge. A range of issues are covered from psychology and women, to a more traditional subject such as behaviourism.

Book details

List price: $45.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 6/28/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 376
Size: 7.00" wide x 10.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.694
Language: English



List of illustrations


Preface to second edition


Preface



Origins and theories



Introduction: Psychology and history



Before Psychology: 1600-1850



Founding Psychology: evolution and experimentation



William James and the origins of American Psychology



Behaviourism



Gestalt Psychology



Cognitive Psychology



Some topics



Looking at perception



Psychology and the brain



Memory: some points to remember



Personality: Psychology and who you are



Social Psychology



Applied Psychology



Psychology's subjects



Psychology and the meanings of madness



Psychological uses of animals



Psychology and the child



Psychology and gender



Two general issues



Some problems with measurement



Psychology and language



Three cultural entanglements



Psychology meets religion



Psychology and 'race'



Psychology and war


Epilogue


Glossary


Name Index


Subject Index


Timeline