With the Third Edition of Goodwin's A History of Modern Psychology, students will learn about the fascinating men and women who helped create and shape the field of psychology. They will also develop a deeper understanding of the many interconnections that exist among the different areas of psycholo..
"PPPP . . . To compress 200 years of psychiatric theory and practice into a compelling and coherent narrative is a fine achievement . . . . What strikes the reader [most] are Shorter's storytelling skills, his ability to conjure up the personalities of the psychiatrists who shaped the discipline and..
"PPPP . . . To compress 200 years of psychiatric theory and practice into a compelling and coherent narrative is a fine achievement . . . . What strikes the reader [most] are Shorter's storytelling skills, his ability to conjure up the personalities of the psychiatrists who shaped the discipline and..
Provides a narrative history of psychology.A History of Psychology: From Antiquity to Modernity begins tracking psychology from the development of folk psychology as the key adaptation of humans at the dawn of history. It then traces the Classical, medieval, and early modern periods to present day p..
A History of Psychology: Ideas and Context, Fourth Edition, is a comprehensive history of psychology tracing psychological thought from antiquity through early twenty-first century developments.The opening chapters present the reader with a dynamic framework for exploring psychology in the context o..
It is often difficult for the average reader to understand the language of psychology and its standard topics. This book is designed to be a "user-friendly" guide to understanding the history of modern-day psychological study. Though this book covers most of the standard topics in the history of psy..
This engrossing work of original research is the first to consider how the breast has been perceived in the Western world from ancient days to the present. Yalom investigates how the breast has been understood in religion, in medicine, and in psychoanalysis. 352 pp. 15,000 print. Author: Yalom, Mari..
Human error is implicated in nearly all aviation accidents, yet most investigation and prevention programs are not designed around any theoretical framework of human error. Appropriate for all levels of expertise, the book provides the knowledge and tools required to conduct a human error analysis o..
Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals develop their identities within environments that convey and reinforce preconceived assumptions of disability and of deafness, thereby encouraging particular ways of accommodating individuals' hearing status. These assumptions ultimately influence the evolution o..
The author recounts her successful efforts to teach Ildefonso, a deaf twenty-seven-year-old Mexican man, to read and communicate, and raises questions about teaching methods and what it means to be human Author: Schaller, Susan Publisher: Summit Books Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 06..
The best-selling pathology textbook for massage therapy is now in its Fourth Edition. The book presents detailed information on the etiology, signs and symptoms, and treatment of over 200 diseases and conditions, emphasizing how massage influences the disease and healing processes and how therapists..
This collection of papers, written over the last six years by Robert Caper, focuses on the importance of distinguishing self from object in psychological development.Robert Caper demonstrates the importance this psychological disentanglement plays in the therapeutic effect of psychoanalysis.In doing..
Boost Your Nursing Career with This Insightful Guidebook That Takes You Through the Essential Steps of Presenting and Publishing! Written for every nurse, A Nurse’s Guide to Presenting and Publishing is a resource for baccalaureate, graduate and doctoral students, a companion text for professional d..
“This important guidebook shows in detail and with great humor and insight the way to practice the Buddha’s universal teachings here in the West. Jack Kornfield is a wonderful storyteller and a great teacher.”-Thich Nhat Hanh“Jack is helping to pave the path for American Buddhism, bringing essential..
A Library Journal Best Consumer Health Book of 2010Heart rhythm problems can be a matter of life or death. In this easy-to-read guide, Dr. Todd Cohen provides comprehensive information to help people with heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias) get an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Dr. Co..
What are the consequences of prolonged exposure to the mental andemotional sufferings of others In what ways can the practice ofpsychotherapy impede a person's ability to form healthy, fulfillingpersonal relationships Is it true that psychotherapists areunusually prone to mental illness, drug and ..
This book is the most practical clinical guide on Acceptance and Commit ment Therapy (ACT said as one word, not as initials) yet available. It is designed to show how the ACT model and techniques apply to various disorders, settings, and delivery options. The authors of these chapters are experts in..
This new edition of Robert Sommer and Barbara Sommer's successful book A Practical Guide to Behavioral Research continues to emphasize a hands-on, multimethod, and interdisciplinary approach to behavioral research in psychology, sociology, and anthropology. It expands the fourth edition's coverage o..
Building a safe, accepting, and freeing relationship with a child in the play therapy experience is considered to be essential by practicing play therapists and all theoretical approaches to play therapy. A Practical Handbook for Building the Play Therapy Relationship is designed for practitioners, ..
Originally published in 1975 by Holt, Rinehart and Winston, this volume introduces phenomenological psychology and is intended for the beginning student as well as for professionals in the field. It includes the historical status of the major concepts mentioned, a brief summary of the major philosop..
Positive psychology is the scientific study of what goes right in life, from birth to death and at all stops in between. It is a newly-christened approach within psychology that takes seriously the examination of that which makes life most worth living. Everyone's life has peaks and valleys, and pos..
Since 1975, Robert M. Julien's A Primer of Drug Action has been the definitive guide to the effects of psychoactive drugs on the brain and on behavior.Now fully updated, this popular guide continues to lead the way through a rapidly changing field, providing readers with a clear, contemporary, and o..
A Primer on International Health is a compact, engaging reader-friendly anthology that covers the key global health topics that confront humanity in the twenty-first century. As a primer, this book strives to provide a foundation of learning on the most current and enduring international human healt..
Product DescriptionThis work contains original research from the first 25 years of the American Journal of Community Psychology, selected to reflect community psychology's rich tradition of theory, empirical research, action, and innovative methods. This volume will be of interest to community menta..