A History of Modern Psychology

by Thomas Hardy Leahey

This book is a history of modern psychology, beginning with the publication of Fechner's elements of Psychophysics in the mid-19th century to the present. It approaches the history of psychology from a scientific perspective. Chapter topics include: the psychology of consciousness, the unconscious mind, and adaptation; the conspiracy of naturalism; the golden age and decline of behaviorism; the rise of cognitive science; the birth of applied psychology; the rise of professional psychology; and the psychological society. For individuals interested in the history of psychology—and what it is today.

432 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1990

Reviews

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great textbook, fascinating. I would recommend it to anyone curious about the history of this subject. Very well written and extensive.

Its only weak point is in its formatting. Considering it is a textbook and you are expected to study from it: it could really use learning aids like pictures and diagrams, bullet point summaries, concept checking questions etc.