Great Psychologists and Their Times:
Scientific Insights into Psychology's History (Hardcover)
by
Dean Keith Simonton (Author)
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Product Description
Chapters are rich in examples drawn from the lives and careers of nota ble psychologists, examining such issues as birth order, psychopatholo gy, and intellectual precocity. Of particular interest are chapters ex ploring what aspects of the sociocultural context are most conducive t o the emergence of illustrious psychologists and how these sociocultur al conditions-including political events, economic disturbances, or cu ltural values-affect not only the magnitude of achievement but also th e very nature of that achievement. The findings reviewed lead to sugge stions about how best to educate and train both undergraduate psycholo gy majors and graduate students in psychology. This book will be a use ful resource for all psychologists, scientists, and historians who are willing to ponder the provocative overlap between psychology, science , and history.
Book Info
Reference for psychologists, scientists, and historians. Compilation of research on the factors contributing to a psychologist having a high impact on the discipline. Examines those individuals who have contributed most to the advancement of psychological science, from a scientific perspective. Author is with Univ. of California, Davis.
Product Details
- Hardcover: 554 pages
- Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA); 1 edition (April 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 155798896X
- ISBN-13: 978-1557988966
- Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.2 x 1.7 inches
