About the book
Demonstrating how psychologists use theory, philosophy, and history to illuminate the subjects they study, this book explores both the obstacles and benefits of integrating these perspectives into contemporary Western psychology. It offers a timely survey of current ideas at the crossroads of these disciplines and represents new ideas about how psychology can respond to changes on what it means to be human and on how to further this knowledge. The convergence of history, theory, and philosophy is examined from three perspectives: the reconsideration of the importance of context in psychology; the argument that psychology is embedded in morality, values, and politics; and the consideration of the practice of such convergence, looking at how history, theory, and philosophy function in psychology. This book presents contemporary thinking by noted scholars who have made significant contributions to a re-visioning of psychology.
Editions of About Psychology
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780791457030
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780791457047
- PDF
- ISBN 9780791486979
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Demonstrating how psychologists use theory, philosophy, and history to illuminate the subjects they study, this book explores both the obstacles and benefits of integrating these perspectives into contemporary Western psychology. It offers a timely survey of current ideas at the crossroads of these disciplines and represents new ideas about how psychology can respond to changes on what it means to be human and on how to further this knowledge. The convergence of history, theory, and philosophy is examined from three perspectives: the reconsideration of the importance of context in psychology; the argument that psychology is embedded in morality, values, and politics; and the consideration of the practice of such convergence, looking at how history, theory, and philosophy function in psychology. This book presents contemporary thinking by noted scholars who have made significant contributions to a re-visioning of psychology.
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What is About Psychology about?
Demonstrating how psychologists use theory, philosophy, and history to illuminate the subjects they study, this book explores both the obstacles and benefits of integrating these perspectives into contemporary Western psychology. It offers a timely survey of current ideas at the crossroads of these disciplines and represents new ideas about how psychology can respond to changes on what it means to be human and on how to further this knowledge. The convergence of history, theory, and philosophy is examined from three perspectives: the reconsideration of the importance of context in psychology; the argument that psychology is embedded in morality, values, and politics; and the consideration of the practice of such convergence, looking at how history, theory, and philosophy function in psychology. This book presents contemporary thinking by noted scholars who have made significant contributions to a re-visioning of psychology.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in About Psychology?
Society and Social Sciences > Psychology > Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints
Where can I read a sample of About Psychology?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780791457030
How long is About Psychology and how many pages does it have?
About Psychology has 190 page(s)
Is About Psychology part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series, Alternatives in Psychology
Who is/are the Author/s of the book About Psychology?
Darryl B. Hill, Michael J. Kral
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
About Psychology is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791457030) and paperback(ISBN 9780791457047) and pdf(ISBN 9780791486979)
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