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Psychology in Britain: Historical Essays and Personal Reflections

ISBN: 978-1-854-33332-2

April 2001

Wiley-Blackwell

512 pages

Description
Drawing on more than 25 contributions, this new book presents both a historical and personal account of British psychology over the last century. The book is divided into two sections: Part 1 contains a collection of historical essays concentrating on institutional beginnings, practical concerns, individual projects and post-war developments. Part 2 looks at the professional reminiscences of 12 senior psychologists.
About the Author
Contributors:
G. Richards, F. Neary, G. Lyubov, A. Lovie, M. Thompson, J. Bourke, A. Collins, M. Roiser, A. Costall, J. Sayers, R. Smith, D. Wilson, M. Derksen, R. Hayward, K. Baistow, M. Argyle, A. Baddeley, M. Boden, D. Duncan, F. Fransella, R. Gregory, R. Harre, G. Jahoda, J. Newson, E. Newson, M. Rutter, P. Wason.
Features

  • Drawing on more than 25 contributions, this new book presents both a historical and personal account of British psychology from 1875 to the present date.

  • Part 1 contains a collection of historical essays concentrating on institutional beginnings, practical concerns, individual projects and post-war developments.

  • Part 2 looks at the professional reminiscences of 12 senior psychologists and the 'implicit knowledge' that they leave to the next generation of psychologists.

  • Published in association with the Science Museum, this book is a celebration of the last century of British psychology, providing insights into how psychology as a discipline may evolve in the future.