Fifty Key Thinkers in Psychology

The new edition of Fifty Key Thinkers in Psychology introduces the life, thought, work, and impact of influential figures in modern psychology, considering a more diverse history of the discipline. It includes new biographies, histories, and overviews of the work from scientists and scholars, as well as major re-writes of Freud, Binet, and Jung. The book also explores the contributions of black, Jewish, and Eastern scholars to the field and addresses the historically imbalanced focus of key thinkers. It covers the black psychology movement, the contribution of Chinese psychologist Jing Qicheng, and the experiences of Jewish psychologists who emigrated to the United States. The book is an invaluable resource for students, professionals, and anyone interested in psychology.

Format: Hardback
Length: 314 pages
Publication date: 08 July 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The new edition of Fifty Key Thinkers in Psychology delves into the lives, ideas, contributions, and lasting impacts of some of the most influential figures who have shaped and advanced modern psychology. With a broader perspective on the discipline's history, this revised text offers fresh biographies, historical accounts, and comprehensive overviews of the work of renowned scientists and scholars like Alfred Alder, Isabel Briggs Myers, Katherine Cook Briggs, and Karen Horney. It also includes significant re-writes of the works of Freud, Binet, and Jung, as well as exploring the often overlooked but significant contributions of black, Jewish, and Eastern scholars to the field.

The book aims to rectify the historically imbalanced focus on certain key thinkers and shed light on the impact of race and gender on the development and direction of psychology. It covers various aspects, including the black psychology movement from George Herman Candy to Mamie Phipps Clark, the remarkable contributions of Chinese psychologist Jing Qicheng, and the stories of numerous great psychologists whose families were part of the waves of Jewish emigration to the United States seeking refuge from oppression, persecution, and economic hardship.

This captivating and informative guide is a valuable resource for students, professionals, and anyone with an interest in psychology. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the key thinkers and their contributions, making it suitable for both academic study and general readership.

Weight: 760g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032134260
Edition number: 2 ed