The Psychology Book: From Shamanism to Cutting-Edge Neuroscience, 250 Milestones in the History of Psychology

ISBN-13:	9781402784811
Publisher:	Union Square & Co.
Publication date:	05/20/2014
Series:	Union Square & Co. Milestones
Pages:	528
Sales rank:	440,533
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 8.50(h) x 1.50(d)

What could be more fascinating than the workings of the human mind? This stunningly illustrated survey in Sterlings Milestones series chronicles the history of psychology through 250 landmark events, theories, publications, experiments, and discoveries. Beginning with ancient philosophies of well-being, it touches on such controversial topics as phrenology, sexual taboos, electroshock therapy, multiple personality disorder, and the nature of evil.