This set includes A Brief History of Modern Psychology by Ludy T. Benjamin, Jr. (978-1-4051-3206-0) and A History of Psychology: Original Sources and Contemporary Research by Ludy T. Benjamin, Jr. (978-1-4051-7710-8). 
 In A Brief History of Modern Psychology, Ludy Benjamin, leading historian in the field, discusses the history of both the science and the practice of psychology since the establishment of the first experimental psychology laboratory in 1879. A History of Psychology is a unique collection of readings in psychology designed to expose students to primary source readings in psychology and some of the best contemporary historical scholarship by active historians of psychology, while at the same time providing students with an understanding of the philosophy and methods of historiography.

History of Modern Psychology Set

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A Brief History of Modern Psychology with Annotated Readings in the History of Modern Psychology Set

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Readers will learn about the fascinating individuals who helped create and shape the field of psychology. Without ignoring philosophical roots, this book devotes more space to recent history of psychology, especially the past 150 years. Its treatment of philosophy begins in the general vicinity of Descartes and the British Empiricists. Readers will also discover how these historical figures have dealt with the same type of problems that psychologists face today.

History of Psychology

A Brief History of Modern Psychology (Evaluation Copy)

A Brief History of Modern Psychology offers a concise account of the evolution of this dynamic field―from early pioneers of psychological theory to cutting-edge contemporary applications. In this revised third edition, leading scholar Ludy Benjamin surveys the significant figures, concepts, and schools of thought that have shaped modern psychology. Engaging and accessible narrative provides readers historical and disciplinary context to modern psychology and encourages further investigation of the topics and individuals presented. This book provides a solid foundational knowledge of psychology’s past, covering essential areas including prescientific psychology, physiology and psychophysics, early schools of German and American psychology, and the origins of applied psychology, behaviorism, and psychoanalysis. Exploration of 20th century and contemporary developments, including the emergence of clinical and cognitive psychology, ensures a complete overview of the field. The author integrates biographical information on widely recognized innovators such as Carl Jung, Wilhelm Wundt, and B.F. Skinner with lesser known figures including E.B. Titchener, Mary Calkins, and Leta Hollingworth. This personalistic approach to history allows readers to understand the theories, research, and practices of the individuals who laid the foundation to modern psychology.

A Brief History of Modern Psychology

A Brief History of Modern Psychology offers a concise account of the evolution of this dynamic field―from early pioneers of psychological theory to cutting-edge contemporary applications. In this revised fourth edition, leading scholar Ludy Benjamin surveys the significant figures, concepts, and schools of thought that have shaped modern psychology. Engaging and accessible narrative provides readers historical and disciplinary context to modern psychology and encourages further investigation of the topics and individuals presented. This book provides a solid foundational knowledge of psychology’s past, covering essential areas including prescientific psychology, physiology and psychophysics, early schools of German and American psychology, and the origins of applied psychology, behaviorism, and psychoanalysis. Exploration of 20th century and contemporary developments, including the emergence of clinical and cognitive psychology, ensures a complete overview of the field. 
The author integrates biographical information on widely recognized innovators such as Carl Jung, Wilhelm Wundt, and B.F. Skinner with lesser known figures including E.B. Titchener, Mary Calkins, and Leta Hollingworth. This personalistic approach to history allows readers to understand the theories, research, and practices of the individuals who laid the foundation to modern psychology.

The private thoughts, emotions, hopes, and frustrations contained in this collection of letters written by key figures in psychology provide rich insight into the development of the field. From John Locke writing parenting advice in 17th century Holland to Kenneth B. Clark responding to the impact of his research on the 19th century Brown v. Board decision, this book illustrates the history of the psychology in a direct, engaging manner. <ul>
<li>Uses primary source materials to provide students with a unique view of the story of psychology.</li> <li>Features an introduction to historiography, focusing on how historians use manuscript collections in their work.</li> <li>Includes chapter-opening material that explains the historical context, brief annotations to help clarify the content, and an epilogue that concludes these important stories in psychology.</li> <li>The second edition adds new annotations by Benjamin, giving greater life and dimension to the learning about the people and ideas that have influenced the development of psychology.</li> </ul>

A History of Psychology in Letters

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Essays & Correspondence

History Psychology Letters 2e

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In A Brief History of Modern Psychology, Ludy Benjamin, leading historian in the field, discusses the history of both the science and the practice of psychology since the establishment of the first experimental psychology laboratory in 1879. 
<ul>
<li>Captures the excitement of this pervasive field that features prevalently in modern mass media 
</li> <li>Presents facts and interesting tidbits about individual psychologists’ lives and ideas, as well as illuminating tie-in’s to the social contexts in which they lived 
</li> <li>Features widely known figures such as William James, Carl Jung, Wilhelm Wundt, G. Stanley Hall, James Catell, John B. Watson, and B.F. Skinner as well as lesser known luminaries such as E.B. Titchener, Mary Calkins, Leta Hollingworth, Kenneth and Mamie Clark, and Helen Thompson Wolley 
</li> <li>Provides the historical and disciplinary context that will help readers to better understand the richness and complexity of contemporary psychology 
</li> <li>Includes discussions of important events, societies, and landmarks in the history of psychology such as the growth of psychological laboratories in the US, the Thayer Conference (the landmark summit which defined school psychology), Kurt Lewin’s social action research, and Lewis M. Terman and the Stanford Revision of the Binet-Simon Scale (now the well known, “Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale”)</li> <li>Test Bank for instructors with identification, multiple-choice, matching, and essay questions written by Ludy Benjamin available at www.wiley.com/go/benjamin .</li> </ul>

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The third edition of A History of Psychology is a highly readable compendium of primary source writings from the founders of psychology and works by more contemporary historians. The revised reader includes 17 new articles, 10 of which were written after 2000. Coverage is universal and global – from Locke, Wundt and Skinner to modern scholars such as Henning Schmidgen, Sir Frederic C. Bartlett and George Mandler. <ul>
<li>Introduces students to the philosophy and methods of historical research and writing, linking primary source readings with contemporary articles</li> <li>Covers Applied Psychology, Clinical Psychology, and historical treatments of race and gender</li> <li>Promotes History of Psychology as an active research specialty</li> <li>A perfect compliment to Benjamin's Brief History of Modern Psychology
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History of Psychology:Original Sources and Contemporary Research 3e

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History of Modern Psychology Set

A Brief History of Modern Psychology with Annotated Readings in the History of Modern Psychology Set

History of Psychology

A Brief History of Modern Psychology (Evaluation Copy)

A Brief History of Modern Psychology

A Brief History of Modern Psychology

A History of Psychology in Letters

History Psychology Letters 2e

A Brief History of Modern Psychology

History of Psychology:Original Sources and Contemporary Research 3e