A History of Modern Psychology

A bit outdated but overall a good structure filled with pretty interesting figures from throughout the history of psychology. Like any good history book it certainly sheds light on the now. The book outlines the different schools of thought as different roads leading away from Wilhelm Wundt and of course those schools having their own paths that descend from them. As these schools are introduced, the authors take us through... Read Full Review

This is the only textbook I have ever read from cover to cover. I can't say I have been the most devoted of students throughout my educational career; however, the information provided in this book is both interesting and useful. I teach General Psychology at the community college level. I have been able to integrate the juicy psychologist drama from this book in an almost gossipy format that has helped interest my students... Read Full Review

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Anyone intersted in Psychology should get this book, very informative and if used for a class, it is just what you need.

This book was used for one of my classes this past fall. It is very readable, and all of the names that you learn in psych classes actually become people, characters in the development of this ever-broadening field. I thought it was a great start to get psychology students more interested in the people who came before them.