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Covering the period beginning in the late 19th century when psychology became an independent discipline, this text recounts the history of psychology in terms of people, ideas, and schools of thought. This eighth edition features Web links and excerpts from primary sources, in addition to coverage of positive psychology and evolutionary psychology. Duane Schultz is affiliated with the University of South Florida. Author information is not given for Sydney Schultz. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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A market leader for over 30 years, A HISTORY OF MODERN PSYCHOLOGY has been praised for its comprehensive coverage and biographical approach. Focusing on modern psychology, the text's coverage begins with the late 19th century. The authors personalize the history of psychology not only by presenting biographical information on influential theorists, but also by showing how major events in those theorists' lives have affected their ideas, approaches, and methods. Substantial updates in this edition include discussions of evolutionary psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and positive psychology. The result is a text that is as timely and relevant today as it was when it was first introduced.
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