What is modern psychology and how did it get here? How and why did
psychology come to be the world's most popular science?
A Conceptual History of Psychology charts the development of
psychology from its foundations in ancient philosophy to the dynamic
scientific field it is today. Emphasizing psychology's diverse global
heritage, the book explains how, across centuries, human beings came to
use reason, empiricism, and science to explore each other's thoughts,
feelings, and behaviours.
The book skilfully interweaves conceptual and historical issues to
illustrate the contemporary relevance of history to the discipline. It
shows how changing historical and cultural contexts have shaped the way
in which modern psychology conceptualizes individuals, brains,
personality, gender, cognition, consciousness, health, childhood, and
relationships.
This comprehensive textbook:
- Helps students understand psychology through its origins, evolution
and cultural contexts
- Moves beyond a 'great persons and events' narrative to emphasize the
development of the theoretical and practical concepts that comprise
psychology
- Highlights the work of minority and non-Western figures whose
influential work is often overlooked in traditional accounts, providing
a fuller picture of the field's development
- Includes a range of engaging and innovative learning features to help
students build and deepen a critical understanding of the subject
- Draws on examples from contemporary politics, society and culture that
bring key debates and historical milestones to life
- Meets the requirements for the Conceptual and Historical Issues
component of BPS-accredited Psychology degrees.
This textbook will provide students with invaluable insight into the
past, present and future of this exciting and vitally important field.
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