Offering a fresh, accessible, and global approach to the history of psychology, the fully revised Second Edition of Eric B. Shiraevs A History of Psychology: A Global Perspective, provides a thorough view of psychologys progressive and evolving role in society and how its interaction with culture has developed throughout history, from ancient times through the Middle Ages and the modern period to the current millennium. Taking an inclusive approach, the text addresses contemporary and classic themes and theories with discussion of psychologys development in cultures and countries all too often neglected in overviews of the field. High-interest topics, including the validity of psychological knowledge and volunteerism, offer readers the opportunity to apply the history of psychology to their own lives.
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Weight: 1290g
Dimensions: 203 x 254mm
Publication Date: 17 Apr 2014
Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc
Publication City/Country: United States
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781497020542
About Cram101 Textbook ReviewsEric Shiraev
Eric B. Shiraev is a professor and researcher at George Mason University. He received his PhD in political psychology from St Petersburg University Russia and completed a post-doctoral program at University of California Los Angeles. He has extensive teaching and research experience at a number of distinguished universities both in the United States and abroad. Shiraev is the author co-author and/or co-editor of fourteen books and numerous publications in the fields of cross-cultural psychology political psychology and comparative studies. In addition to his teaching and scholarly pursuits he also writes opinion essays for think-tanks nongovernment organizations and the media. Shiraevs research interests include: history of science comparative history of psychology cross-cultural psychology historical theories of abnormal behavior political psychology folk beliefs scientific foundations of spirituality and psychology of social adjustment and immigration.