1. Past for present: psychology in search of a paradigm; 2. Psychology in the ancient and classical east; 3. Psychological foundations in ancient Greece; 4. From classical Rome to the early middle ages; 5. The reawakening of intellectual life in the Middle Ages; 6. The Renaissance; 7. The emergence of modern science; 8. Sensationalism and positivism: the French tradition; 9. Mental passivity: the British tradition; 10. Mental activity: the German tradition; 11. Romanticism and existentialism in the nineteenth century; 12. Nineteenth century bases of psychology; 13. The founding of modern psychology; 14. American functionalism; 15. The Gestalt movement; 16. Psychoanalysis; 17. Behaviorism; 18. The third force movement; 19. Cognitive psychology; 20. Contemporary psychology; Glossary; Name index; Subject index.
This classic textbook retains clarity and accessibility in connecting the rich story of psychology's past to contemporary research and applications.
James F. Brennan served seven years as Provost of the Catholic University of America, Washington DC, rejoining the faculty as Professor of Psychology in 2014. He has held academic, administrative and faculty positions at a number of universities, continuing a program of empirical research focused on drug actions in hearing pathologies. His interest in psychology's history stems from his doctoral minor concentration, mainly through Kent State University's School of Library Sciences. Keith A. Houde is Associate Professor of Psychology and Chair of the Department of Psychology at Ave Maria University, Florida. He previously worked as Clinical Psychologist within a Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Maine, including service as Psychology Training Director for a predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship program. With an academic background in psychology and theology, his interest in the history of psychology flows from a fascination with theories of human nature throughout the history of thought.
'The content of this work is deftly organized around intellectual
traditions within psychology that have deep historical roots. The
prose is scholarly yet engaging, nicely supplemented by maps and
photos, and the book's pedagogical support features will be
welcomed by students and instructors alike. The book's content also
lends itself nicely to partitioning in accordance with different
instructors' varying coverage objectives.' James T. Lamiell, former
President of the Society for the History of Psychology, Georgetown
University, Washington, DC
'This text is beautifully written and wonderfully readable,
accessible to undergraduates. The authors create a sense of
excitement about the field of psychology; at the same time, they
bring alive the foundational questions about humans that have
preoccupied psychologists through the ages. Importantly, they
address influences of non-Western thought on the history of
psychology.' Sheree Dukes Conrad, University of Massachusetts,
Boston
'This new edition carries on with the same quality as previous
editions. The text is written at a level that works well for
undergraduate students. The book starts with the ancient Greeks and
Romans instead of focusing purely on the schools of thought that
arose from the late nineteenth century and onward. I highly
recommend the book for anyone interested in how the ideas central
to psychology have been considered and developed over time.' Tom
Reiner, Troy University, Alabama
'I have used the text in my graduate classes for nearly twenty
years. I am excited to see that the new edition has continued in
the tradition of excellence by providing the reader with a
comprehensive overview of the past, present and future of
psychology. This is a must-read for any undergraduate/graduate
course of study.' Thomas Massarelli, Seton Hall University, New
Jersey
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