Masters of Social Psychology: Freud, Mead, Lewin, and Skinner

by James A. Schellenberg

Providing an introduction to the main viewpoints in the field, this book emphasizes the continuity between contemporary social theories and the living experiences that produced them. The author explores the biographical backgrounds of Freud, Mead, Lewin, and Skinner while depicting the interrelationships and limitations of their conflicting perspectives.

Paperback

First published April 20, 1978

About the author

James A. Schellenberg is professor emeritus of sociology, Indiana State University. He is the author of An Introduction to Social Psychology, Masters of Social Psychology, The Science of Conflict, Conflict Between Communities, Primitive Games, An Invitation to Social Psychology, Exploring Social Behavior, and Conflict Resolution: Theory, Research, and Practice

Reviews

[Stephanie]

Provides a good introduction to the beginnings of social psychology. Focuses on the lives of a few of the masters. Very short, yet intriguing.

[Henrik Enqvist]

Ihan kiinnostusta herättävä alustus neljästä sosiaalipsykologian "mestarista" ja heidan työstään...Täytyy lukea ainakin lewiniä ja Skinneriä lisää...