The Psychology Book: From Shamanism To Cutting Edge Neuroscience, 250 Milestones In The History Of Psychology

Author: Wade E. Pickren

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Description

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Reviews

"Profusely and beautifully illustrated throughout . . . enhanced with the inclusion of extensive notes and recommendations for further reading and a comprehensive index, making it an ideal and highly recommended addition to personal, professional, community, and academic library. . . reference collections." "Midwest Book Review: Library Bookwatch""

Author description

Wade E. Pickren received his PhD in Psychology and the History of Science from the University of Florida. He served as the historian of the American Psychological Association from 1998 to 2012 and recently completed a term as President of the Society for General Psychology. Additionally, he is coeditor of the book series International and Cultural Psychology and the Editor-in-Chief of the Wiley-Blackwell Encyclopedia of the History of Psychology.