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This volume investigates the evolution of psychology as a global science by examining the philosophical, biological, and cultural forces that have shaped its development across diverse societies. The authors, including Robert B. Lawson, provide a comprehensive framework that moves beyond Western-centric narratives to integrate perspectives from Russia, China, Latin America, South Africa, and India-Asia. By synthesizing historical analysis with psychological principles, the text offers a structured approach to understanding how the discipline has adapted to local and global contexts over time.
What You Will Find
The text functions as a dense, academic survey suitable for students and researchers seeking a broad, contextualized understanding of psychological history. Its inclusion of non-Western developments and interdisciplinary foundations suggests a focus on providing a more inclusive and globalized perspective than traditional introductory texts.
Page Count:
498
Publication Date:
2009-01-17
Publisher:
Pearson
ISBN-10:
0205678459
ISBN-13:
9780205678457
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