Hergenhahn's An Introduction to the History of Psychology
By Tracy Henley
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For more than 35 years, numerous independent reviewers, student advice writers and even competitors have heralded HERGENHAHN'S AN INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY as the best in the field -- and for good reason. It was the first history of psychology text to include basic pedagogy -- with elements such as summaries and study questions that several current alternatives still lack. It engages students with interesting biographical tidbits -- the fun facts that readers fondly remember after other details fade. Grounded in original source material and contemporary scholarship, Henley's HEREGENHAN'S AN INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY, 9th Edition provides breadth and depth of analysis unrivaled by works of similar length. Author Tracy Henley has continued to operate from Hergenhahn's original thesis that most contemporary psychologists' concerns are manifestations of themes that have been part of our discipline for hundreds -- or even thousands -- of years.
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For more than 35 years, numerous independent reviewers, student advice writers and even competitors have heralded HERGENHAHN'S AN INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY as the best in the field -- and for good reason. It was the first history of psychology text to include basic pedagogy -- with elements such as summaries and study questions that several current alternatives still lack. It engages students with interesting biographical tidbits -- the fun facts that readers fondly remember after other details fade. Grounded in original source material and contemporary scholarship, Henley's HEREGENHAN'S AN INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY, 9th Edition provides breadth and depth of analysis unrivaled by works of similar length. Author Tracy Henley has continued to operate from Hergenhahn's original thesis that most contemporary psychologists' concerns are manifestations of themes that have been part of our discipline for hundreds -- or even thousands -- of years.
Heralded as the leader within the field across eight previous editions, this edition continues to strike the perfect balance between comprehensive scholarship and a user-friendly presentation relevant and interesting for both faculty and students.
Extensive coverage of psychology's philosophical heritage is presented through in-depth discussions of the ancient and medieval worlds, as well as modern developments such as empiricism, rationalism, positivism, romanticism and existentialism -- showing how contemporary psychology emerges from all these traditions.
A great deal of attention is paid to the Ancients; the influence of religion on psychology; evolutionary accounts; the early diagnoses, explanations and treatments of mental illnesses; existential and humanistic perspectives and the rise of computational approaches and cognitive science to activate student interest and engagement.
The use of extended quotes gives students access to optimally sized snippets of original source material. Students hear the greatest voices in philosophy and psychology in their own words. The student-friendly narrative also includes fascinating biographical material and makes explicit real-world connections that build engagement and facilitate learning.
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