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Biographical Dictionary of Psychology (Routledge World Reference),Used
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The Biographical Dictionary of Psychology provides biographical information and critical analysis of the influences and reception of over 500 people who have made a significant contribution to the field of psychology. Written by an international team of contributors, this volume charts the development of the practice of psychology worldwide from its emergence in the 1850s up to the present day. Biographies range from important historical figures to those who have had a more recent impact on the field, including: * Chris Argyris * Donald Broadbent * Kay Deaux * Leon Festinger * Sigmund Freud * Erich Fromm * Francis Galton * Eleanor Gibson * Doreen Kimur * Ulric Neisser * Jean Piaget * Herbert A. Simon * B.F. Skinner * Amos Tversky Entries are alphabetically organized and similarly structured for ease of access and allowing comparison of information. Introductory biographical details cover main fields of interest, nationality, principal appointments, honours, and places and dates of birth and death. This is followed by full bibliographic details of principal publications, as well as secondary and critical literature which provide a useful route into further research. Following on from there is an invaluable critical appraisal of the major achievements, influences and reception of the psychologists themselves. Thorough indexing allows the reader to access information by American Psychological Association subject division, key concepts, name and institution.
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- Q: What is the main purpose of the Biographical Dictionary of Psychology? A: The Biographical Dictionary of Psychology provides biographical information and critical analysis of over 500 influential figures in psychology, detailing their contributions to the field.
- Q: Who are some notable psychologists included in the dictionary? A: The dictionary includes notable psychologists such as Sigmund Freud, B.F. Skinner, Jean Piaget, and Amos Tversky, among others.
- Q: How is the information organized in this dictionary? A: Entries are organized alphabetically and follow a similar structure for ease of access, allowing for easy comparison of biographical details.
- Q: What type of details are included in each biography? A: Each biography includes main fields of interest, nationality, principal appointments, honors, and places and dates of birth and death, along with bibliographic details of principal publications.
- Q: Is this dictionary suitable for academic research? A: Yes, it provides critical appraisals and bibliographies that serve as useful resources for further research in psychology.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The Biographical Dictionary of Psychology is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was the Biographical Dictionary of Psychology published? A: The dictionary was published on June 27, 2002.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being offered? A: The item condition is listed as 'Good', indicating it is in usable condition with minor wear.
- Q: How many pages does the dictionary contain? A: The Biographical Dictionary of Psychology contains a total of 698 pages.
- Q: Who is the author of the Biographical Dictionary of Psychology? A: The dictionary is authored by Antony J. Chapman.