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A History of Psychology in Letters
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Blackwell Pub
Publication date December 29, 2005
Pages 246
Binding Paperback
Edition 2
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9781405126120
ISBN-10 1405126124
Dimensions 0.75 by 5.75 by 9 in.
Weight 1 lbs.
Published in Great Britain
Original list price $41.20
Summaries and Reviews
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The private thoughts, emotions, hopes, and frustrations contained in this collection of letters written by key figures in psychology provide rich insight into the development of the field. From John Locke writing parenting advice in 17th century Holland to Kenneth B. Clark responding to the impact of his research on the 19th century Brown v. Board decision, this book illustrates the history of the psychology in a direct, engaging manner.

  • Uses primary source materials to provide students with a unique view of the story of psychology.
  • Features an introduction to historiography, focusing on how historians use manuscript collections in their work.
  • Includes chapter-opening material that explains the historical context, brief annotations to help clarify the content, and an epilogue that concludes these important stories in psychology.
  • The second edition adds new annotations by Benjamin, giving greater life and dimension to the learning about the people and ideas that have influenced the development of psychology.


Editions
Hardcover
Book cover for 9781405126113
 
2 edition from Blackwell Pub (January 18, 2006)
9781405126113 | details & prices | 246 pages | 6.00 × 9.25 × 0.75 in. | 1.30 lbs | List price $132.10
Paperback
Book cover for 9780697129802 Book cover for 9781405126120
 
The price comparison is for this edition
2 edition from Blackwell Pub (December 29, 2005)
9781405126120 | details & prices | 246 pages | 5.75 × 9.00 × 0.75 in. | 1.00 lbs | List price $41.20
About: The private thoughts, emotions, hopes, and frustrations contained in this collection of letters written by key figures in psychology provide rich insight into the development of the field.
from William C Brown Pub (January 1, 1993)
9780697129802 | details & prices | 218 pages | 6.00 × 9.00 × 0.50 in. | 0.80 lbs | List price $58.25
About: There is no better way to get students interested and excited about the origins of psychology than to let them read actual letters written by the people who founded the discipline.
Miscellaneous
2 edition from Blackwell Pub (February 24, 2009)
9781405150330 | details & prices | 264 pages | List price $99.95

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