Early in the nineteenth century, psychology was considered a science of the soul; by the end of the century, it had abandoned the soul to become a science of the mind, says Edward Reed. In this lively and original account of psychology's formative years, Reed relates the failure…
Early in the nineteenth century, psychology was considered a science of the soul; by the end of the century, it had abandoned the soul to become a science of the mind, says Edward Reed. In this lively and original account of psychology's formative years, Reed relates the failure…
This third edition builds on the previous two, introducing the history of Psychology, placing Psychology within a historical context. It contains two new chapters: "Emotion: The Problem or the Whole Point?" and "Funding and Institutional Factors."
The third edition of Putting Psychology In Its Place builds on the previous two editions, introducing the history of Psychology and placing the discipline within a historical context. It aims both to answer and raise questions about the role of Psychology in modern society, by c…
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.