Hergenhahn's An Introduction to the History of Psychology, 9th Edition

Tracy Henley

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For more than 35 years, numerous independent reviewers, student advice writers and even competitors have heralded HERGENHAHN'S AN INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY as the best in the field -- and for good reason. It was the first history of psychology text to include basic pedagogy -- with elements such as summaries and study questions that several current alternatives still lack. It engages students with interesting biographical tidbits -- the fun facts that readers fondly remember after other details fade. Grounded in original source material and contemporary scholarship, Henley's HEREGENHAN'S AN INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY, 9th Edition provides breadth and depth of analysis unrivaled by works of similar length. Author Tracy Henley has continued to operate from Hergenhahn's original thesis that most contemporary psychologists' concerns are manifestations of themes that have been part of our discipline for hundreds -- or even thousands -- of years.

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Tracy Henley

Tracy Henley earned his Ph.D. in psychology at the University of Tennessee, where he co-edited his first book, REFLECTIONS ON THE PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHOLOGY: WILLIAM JAMES AFTER A CENTURY. Subsequently, he co-authored THE PHENOMENOLOGY OF EVERYDAY LIFE, CONNECTIONS IN THE HISTORY AND SYSTEMS OF PSYCHOLOGY, HANDBOOK OF COGNITIVE ARCHEOLOGY: PSYCHOLOGY IN PREHISTORY and PSYCHOLOGY AND ARCHEOLOGY: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO THE STUDY OF THE HUMAN MIND. Dr. Henley has also authored more than 90 publications in the areas of history, methods, psycholinguistics and social cognition and has worked on numerous federal research grants. Dr. Henley spent 13 years on the faculty at Mississippi State University, teaching and conducting research in philosophy and psychology. In 2001, he spent his first sabbatical working for a computer game company and still dabbles in game design. In 2003, Dr. Henley accepted the position of Head of the Department of Psychology and Special Education at Texas A & M University-Commerce (TAMU-C). Later, he worked there as Director of Grants and Research for the College of Education and Human Services. In 2012, he also served as President of the Southwestern Psychological Association. Currently, he is Professor of Psychology at TAMU-C and working primarily on matters involving the history and prehistory of psychology.

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Following the tradition of infusing upper-division text with essential pedagogical features established with the first edition, this new edition now opens each chapter with explicit learning objectives that also serve as a delightful teaser for the material to come.
In recognition that current students prefer shorter and more visual texts, the new edition tightens the narrative so the presentation is as efficient and as engaging as possible while keeping it grounded in the best available source materials.
Updated full-color figures make the new edition even more lively, engaging and memorable for students.
Already recognized as the history text most attentive to acknowledging the role of women and people of color, the new edition continues to showcase many individuals that other books too often omit or underrepresent.
Ever fearless and authentic in its consideration, this edition tackles complex and controversial issues such as the place of presentism in the history of psychology are now considered in even greater detail right from the start.

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Heralded as the leader within the field across eight previous editions, this edition continues to strike the perfect balance between comprehensive scholarship and a user-friendly presentation relevant and interesting for both faculty and students.
Extensive coverage of psychology's philosophical heritage is presented through in-depth discussions of the ancient and medieval worlds, as well as modern developments such as empiricism, rationalism, positivism, romanticism and existentialism -- showing how contemporary psychology emerges from all these traditions.
A great deal of attention is paid to the Ancients; the influence of religion on psychology; evolutionary accounts; the early diagnoses, explanations and treatments of mental illnesses; existential and humanistic perspectives and the rise of computational approaches and cognitive science to activate student interest and engagement.
The use of extended quotes gives students access to optimally sized snippets of original source material. Students hear the greatest voices in philosophy and psychology in their own words. The student-friendly narrative also includes fascinating biographical material and makes explicit real-world connections that build engagement and facilitate learning.
Pedagogic features, including a timeline on the endpapers that presents key moments in psychology within an overarching historical context as well as learning objectives, chapter summaries, discussion questions, end-of-chapter glossaries and suggestions for further reading support student understanding and success.

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1. Introduction.
2. The Ancient World.
3. Rome and the Middle Ages.
4. Renaissance Science and Philosophy.
5. Empiricism, Sensationalism, and Positivism.
6. Rationalism.
7. Romanticism and Existentialism.
8. Physiology and Psychophysics.
9. Early Approaches to Psychology.
10. Evolution and Individual Differences.
11. American Psychology and Functionalism.
12. Behaviorism.
13. Neobehaviorism.
14. Gestalt Psychology.
15. Early Considerations of Mental Illness.
16. Psychoanalysis.
17. Humanistic (Third-Force) Psychology.
18. Psychobiology.
19. Cognitive Psychology.
20. Psychology Today.