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History and Systems of Psychology

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Authors

James F. Brennan, Catholic University of America, Washington DC, Keith A. Houde, Ave Maria University, Florida
Published 2017

Description

History and Systems of Psychology provides an engaging introduction to the rich story of psychology's past. Retaining the clarity and accessibility praised by readers of earlier editions, this classic textbook provides a chronological history of psychology from the pre-Socratic Greeks to contemporary systems, research, and applications. The new edition also features expanded coverage of Eastern as well as Western traditions, influential women in psychology, professional psychology in clinical, educational, and social settings, and new directions in twenty-first century psychology as…

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Key features

  • Written in an engaging style to provide a comprehensive yet accessible overview of ancient and modern psychology
  • Photographs, maps, tables, and timelines are featured throughout the text to illustrate people and events within the contexts of political and social change
  • Pedagogical features include chapter outlines and summaries, end-of-chapter discussion questions, and a glossary of key terms
  • A companion website with rich supplementary resources includes PowerPoint lecture slides, an instructor's manual with chapter test banks, links to audiovisual online resources, student study guides, and primary source reading links

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