Fifty key thinkers in psychology / Noel Sheehy.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sheehy, Noel, 1955-

Series:

Routledge key guides

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Psychologists--Biography--Encyclopedias.

Psychologists.

Psychology--History--Encyclopedias.

Psychology.

History.

Psychologists--Biography.

Genre:

Encyclopedias.

Biographies.

Physical Description:

xii, 275 pages ; 22 cm.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2004.

Summary:

This book focuses on fifty major influential figures on psychology, ranging from the earliest days of the discipline 200 years ago to the present day. It provides concise biographical information on each thinker, and then proceeds to examine their contributions to the evolution of psychology as a discipline, and provides a commentary on their ideas and works. Accessibly written and with guides to further reading, "Fifty Key Thinkers in Psychology" is an invaluable resource for the student, practitioner and general reader alike.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0415167744

0415167752

OCLC:

52001861