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A History of Modern Psychology
The Quest for a Science of the Mind
- David C. Ludden, Jr. - Georgia Gwinnett College, USA
Other Titles in:
History of Psychology
History of Psychology
December 2019 | 488 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
“Ludden’s text is a breath of fresh air, enabling students of all backgrounds to see themselves reflected in well-researched and humanized portrayals of the pioneers of the field, working within the context from which psychological science has emerged.”
—Cynthia A. Edwards, Meredith College
A History of Modern Psychology: The Quest for a Science of the Mind presents a history of psychology up to the turn of the 21st century. Author David C. Ludden, Jr. uses a topical approach to discuss key thinkers and breakthroughs within the context of various schools of thought, allowing students to see how philosophers, researchers, and academics influenced one another to create the rich and diverse landscape of modern psychology. Through detailed timelines and Looking Back and Looking Ahead sections, the book provides connections between movements and gives students a deeper appreciation for the transference of knowledge that has shaped the field.
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The password-protected Instructor Resource Site (formally known as SAGE Edge) offers access to all text-specific resources, including a test bank and editable, chapter-specific PowerPoint® slides. Learn more.
—Cynthia A. Edwards, Meredith College
A History of Modern Psychology: The Quest for a Science of the Mind presents a history of psychology up to the turn of the 21st century. Author David C. Ludden, Jr. uses a topical approach to discuss key thinkers and breakthroughs within the context of various schools of thought, allowing students to see how philosophers, researchers, and academics influenced one another to create the rich and diverse landscape of modern psychology. Through detailed timelines and Looking Back and Looking Ahead sections, the book provides connections between movements and gives students a deeper appreciation for the transference of knowledge that has shaped the field.
Included with this title:
The password-protected Instructor Resource Site (formally known as SAGE Edge) offers access to all text-specific resources, including a test bank and editable, chapter-specific PowerPoint® slides. Learn more.
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
PART I. PRECURSORS TO MODERN PSYCHOLOGY
Chapter 1. Philosophical Roots of Psychology
Chapter 2. Nineteenth-Century Foundations
PART II. EARLY SCHOOLS OF PSYCHOLOGY
Chapter 3. Structuralism
Chapter 4. Functionalism
Chapter 5. Behaviorism
Chapter 6. Gestalt Psychology
Chapter 7. Psychoanalysis
Chapter 8. French Psychology
Chapter 9. Soviet Psychology
PART III. MODERN DISCIPLINES OF PSYCHOLOGY
Chapter 10. Physiological and Comparative Psychology
Chapter 11. Cognitive Psychology
Chapter 12. Social Psychology
Chapter 13. Developmental Psychology
Chapter 14. Personality Psychology
Chapter 15. Humanistic Psychology
Chapter 16. Neuroscience
Concept Glossary
Person Glossary
References
Author Index
Subject Index
Supplements
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Online resources included with this text
The online resources for your text are available via the password-protected Instructor Resource Site, which offers access to all text-specific resources, including a test bank and editable, chapter-specific PowerPoint® slides.
“Ludden’s text is a breath of fresh air, enabling students of all backgrounds to see themselves reflected in well-researched and humanized portrayals of the pioneers of the field, working within the context from which psychological science has emerged.”
Meredith College
"Clearly written in a friendly tone, this book provides comprehensive coverage of the history of modern psychology, with extended attention to modern perspectives and the history of many core psychological sub-disciplines."
Indiana University Kokomo
"Accessible yet still comprehensive, this book brings the history of psychology into the modern day without losing a sense of the perspective of the whole discipline."
Minnesota State University, Mankato
"A very comprehensive book that includes important concepts, movements, and scholars/psychologists. It includes a discussion of diversity issues and has an engaging writing style."
Pacific University
“Including sections on women in psychology, minorities in psychology, and psychologists around the world is completely novel (and much needed) in the field. The same can be said for not stopping the history of our field upwards of 50 years prior to modern day—all great aspects that I wish to include in my own course.”
Butler University
Sample Materials & Chapters
Chapter 1. Philosophical Roots of Psychology
Chapter 2. Nineteenth-Century Foundations
