The Psychology Book: From Shamanism to Cutting-Edge Neuroscience, 250 Milestones in the History of Psychology

by Wade E. Pickren

Book Overview

What could be more fascinating than the workings of the human mind? This stunningly illustrated survey in Sterlings Milestones series chronicles the history of psychology through 250 landmark events, theories, publications, experiments, and discoveries. Beginning with ancient philosophies of well-being, it touches on such controversial topics as phrenology, sexual taboos, electroshock therapy, multiple personality disorder, and the nature of evil...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402784813
• ISBN13: 9781402784811
• Release Date: May 2014
• Publisher: Union Square & Co.
• Length: 528 Pages
• Weight: 3.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 7.8" x 8.7"