The Romance Of American Psychology

Author : Ellen Herman
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520357035
Total Pages : 422 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Romance of American Psychology written by Ellen Herman and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2022-03-25 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Psychological insight is the creed of our time. A quiet academic discipline two generations ago, psychology has become a voice of great cultural authority, informing everything from family structure to government policy. How has this fledgling science become the source of contemporary America's most potent ideology? In this groundbreaking book—the first to fully explore the political and cultural significance of psychology in post-World War II America—Ellen Herman tells the story of Americans' love affair with the behavioral sciences. It began during wartime. The atmosphere of crisis sustained from the 1940s through the Cold War gave psychological "experts" an opportunity to prove their social theories and behavioral techniques. Psychologists, sociologists, and anthropologists carved a niche within government and began shaping military, foreign, and domestic policy. Herman examines this marriage of politics and psychology, which continued through the tumultuous 1960s. Psychological professionals' influence also spread among the general public. Drawn by promises of mental health and happiness, people turned to these experts for enlightenment. Their opinions validated postwar social movements from civil rights to feminism and became the basis of a new world view. Fascinating and long overdue, this book illuminates one of the dominant forces in American society. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1995.

Author : Ellen Herman
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520310314
Total Pages : 422 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Romance of American Psychology written by Ellen Herman and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2024-03-29 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Psychological insight is the creed of our time. A quiet academic discipline two generations ago, psychology has become a voice of great cultural authority, informing everything from family structure to government policy. How has this fledgling science become the source of contemporary America's most potent ideology? In this groundbreaking book—the first to fully explore the political and cultural significance of psychology in post-World War II America—Ellen Herman tells the story of Americans' love affair with the behavioral sciences. It began during wartime. The atmosphere of crisis sustained from the 1940s through the Cold War gave psychological "experts" an opportunity to prove their social theories and behavioral techniques. Psychologists, sociologists, and anthropologists carved a niche within government and began shaping military, foreign, and domestic policy. Herman examines this marriage of politics and psychology, which continued through the tumultuous 1960s. Psychological professionals' influence also spread among the general public. Drawn by promises of mental health and happiness, people turned to these experts for enlightenment. Their opinions validated postwar social movements from civil rights to feminism and became the basis of a new world view. Fascinating and long overdue, this book illuminates one of the dominant forces in American society. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1995.

Author : Ludy T. Benjamin
Publisher : Amer Psychological Assn
ISBN 13 : 9781557981707
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book American Psychologist Special Issue written by Ludy T. Benjamin and published by Amer Psychological Assn. This book was released on 1992 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : John A. Popplestone
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Illustrated History of American Psychology written by John A. Popplestone and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing from the resources of the Archives of the History of American Psychology at The University of Akron, archives at other universities, and commercial companies, Popplestone and McPherson include informal documents, historic laboratory equipment, older tests, and even frames from early films. This text will open up a view of the field for those who are not psychologists and sharpen the memory of those who are.

Author : Wade Pickren
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 1136653163
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Portraits of Pioneers in Developmental Psychology written by Wade Pickren and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2012-05-04 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Utilizing an informal, sometimes humorous style of writing, this book brings to life 16 developmental psychologists who made a significant contribution to their field. Written by noted scholars, each chapter provides a glimpse into the personal and scholarly lives of these innovative "pioneers". Some of the chapters are based on the contributor's personal acquaintance with a pioneer allowing for the introduction of previously unavailable information. Suggested Readings allow readers to delve deeper into the material and a tabular list of subjects and authors helps instructors supplement their courses in substantive areas of psychology with ease. The introductory essay prepares the reader for a deeper understanding of the contributions of each of the pioneers. Mamie Phipps Clark had a profound impact on the education of American children. Robert W. White pioneered a new approach to the study of persons across the lifespan. Lois Barclay Murphy’s perspective on the strengths of developing children foreshadowed later developments in positive psychology. Florence Goodenough pioneered new testing methods for children. John Paul Scott was a pioneer in the field of behavior genetics. The book also highlights the many contributions of European pioneers: Jean Piaget, Charlotte Bühler, Heinz Werner, and Lev Vygotsky. Their contributions were carried forward by J. McVicker Hunt in the U.S. and Helena Antipoff in Brazil. Arnold Gesell’s film studies of children’s development remain a landmark accomplishment. Lawrence Kohlberg pioneered the study of moral development across the lifespan. Roger Barker’s studies on aggression and leadership among children eventually led to the development of ecological psychology. Eleanor "Jackie" Gibson was famous for her work on the "visual cliff" and for her research on perception and development. Finally, Sidney Bijou had a long career delineating ways to improve the lives of children. Pickren’s concluding essay draws connections between the pioneers and how they contributed to the advancement of the field. Intended as a supplementary text for undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the history of psychology and/or developmental, child, or lifespan psychology taught in psychology, education, and human development, this engaging book also appeals to those interested in and/or teaching these subject areas. Each of the 7 volumes in the Portraits of Pioneers Series contain different profiles bringing more than 140 of psychology’s pioneers to life.

Author : Matthew Farish
Publisher : U of Minnesota Press
ISBN 13 : 1452901120
Total Pages : 383 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Contours of America’s Cold War written by Matthew Farish and published by U of Minnesota Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Thomas C. Dalton
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0306480107
Total Pages : 367 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Life Cycle of Psychological Ideas written by Thomas C. Dalton and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-01-03 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on what other volumes have only touched on, that is the factors that contribute to the rise of certain persons and ideas in the field of psychology. Bringing together noted experts in the field, it describes the process of intellectual reconstructions that determines how we view historical events, and why some ideas die only to be reborn again, as well as why new ideas can quickly topple traditional views.

Author : Ernest R. Hilgard
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780783726786
Total Pages : 568 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book American Psychology in Historical Perspective written by Ernest R. Hilgard and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Adrian Brock
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 030648031X
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rediscovering the History of Psychology written by Adrian Brock and published by Springer. This book was released on 2006-02-07 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the last 25 years, Kurt Danziger's work has been at the center of developments in history and theory of psychology. This volume makes Danziger's work the focal point of a variety of contributions representing several active areas of research. Written by the leading figures in history and theory of psychology from North America, Europe and South Africa, including Danziger himself, it will serve as a point of departure for those who wish to acquaint themselves with some of the most important issues in this field.

Author : C. James Goodwin
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 111977926X
Total Pages : 534 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A History of Modern Psychology written by C. James Goodwin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-09-27 with total page 534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A History of Modern Psychology provides a thorough account of the philosophical roots and recent history of psychology. Focusing on the ideas, concepts, and research contributions of pioneer psychologists who worked in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, Dr. C. James Goodwin helps undergraduate students connect psychology’s present with its rich past. Now in its sixth edition, A History of Modern Psychology providesexpanded coverage of the history of the applied areas of psychology, philosophical and physiological antecedents, and significant advancements in the field in the twenty-first century.