A History of Social Psychology by Gustav Jahoda
The term 'social psychology' was first established in the 1860s but the issues surrounding the subject have evolved over a much longer period. This book follows the history of the discipline over two and a half centuries, demonstrating the links between early and current thought. The first attempts at empirical approaches were made in France during the Enlightenment whilst some modern ideas were also being anticipated in Scotland. The search for laws of mind and society began in nineteenth-century Europe and, by the end of the century, it changed direction. Darwinian theory made a powerful impact on the emerging discipline and the centre of gravity began to move to America where it reached maturity during the inter-war period. A History of Social Psychology is viewed against a background of radical social and political changes and includes sketches of the major figures involved in its rise.
'This is a deeply original book and a delightful readGustav Jahoda is perhaps the most competent scholar in the field at the present time in the World.' Jaan Valsiner, Clark University
Gustav Jahoda is Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the University of Strathclyde. He has published more than 200 journal articles and is the author of The Psychology of Superstition (1969), Psychology and Anthropology (1982) and, most recently, Images of Savages (1999).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780521868280 |
| ISBN 10 | 0521868289 |
| Title | A History of Social Psychology |
| Author | Gustav Jahoda |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 2007-05-31 |
| Number of pages | 254 |
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