History of Psychology in Latin America: A Cultural Approach

This book provides a cultural history of psychology in Latin America, analyzing the diverse contexts in which psychological knowledge and practices have developed. It aims to complement the biographical perspective with a polycentric history that emphasizes the different cultural, social, economic, and political phenomena that accompanied the emergence of psychology. The volume is divided into two parts, with comparative chapters addressing cross-cutting issues and specific aspects of psychology development in seven countries. It offers a rigorous analysis of psychology's journey through dictatorial governments, violence, and internal armed conflict, and provides a comprehensive international perspective for historians, social scientists, and educators.

Format: Hardback
Length: 268 pages
Publication date: 02 August 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the rich cultural history of psychology in Latin America, offering a comprehensive analysis of the diverse contexts in which psychological knowledge and practices have emerged. With a clear objective to contribute to the growing effort to develop a theoretical knowledge that complements the biographical perspective centered on renowned figures, the book adopts a polycentric approach that emphasizes the various cultural, social, economic, and political phenomena that accompanied the emergence of psychology.

The book is organized into several chapters, each authored by historians of psychology who are part of the Ibero-American Network of Researchers in History of Psychology (RIPeHP). These chapters present a substantial sample of the research conducted in a field that has experienced remarkable development in the region over the past decades. The volume is divided into two parts. The first section includes comparative chapters that address cross-cutting issues across different Latin American countries. The second part delves into specific aspects of psychology's development in seven countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Paraguay, and Peru.

Throughout these chapters, readers are taken on a journey to explore how psychology navigated the complexities of dictatorial governments, the prevalence of violence and internal armed conflict, and other challenging circumstances. The authors employ a rigorous analysis that spans a wide range of dimensions, from ancestral practices to contemporary geopolitical knowledge of the Latin American region.

History of Psychology in Latin America - A Cultural Approach serves as an invaluable resource for historians of psychology, regardless of their geographical location. Its content aligns with the cultural turn in psychology, which emphasizes the importance of cultural factors in shaping psychological theories, practices, and interventions. By adopting a polycentric and critical approach, the book offers a fresh perspective on the development of psychology in Latin America, challenging traditional narratives and promoting a more inclusive understanding of the field.

Weight: 582g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030736811
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021