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Oxford Handbook of the History of Psychology : Global Perspectives

The science and practice of psychology has evolved around the world on different trajectories and timelines, yet with a convergence on the recognition of the need for a human science that can confront the challenges facing the world today. Few would argue that the standard narrative of the history of psychology has emphasized European and American traditions over others, but in today's global culture, there is a greater need in psychology for international understanding. This volume describes the historical development of psychology in countries throughout the world. Contributors provide narrat
eBook, English, 2011
Oxford University Press, USA, 2011
1 online resource (662 pages).
9780199710652, 0199710651
1058271504
Cover; Contents; 1. The Internationalization of Psychology: A History; 2. Australia; 3. Brazil; 4. Brunei Darussalam; 5. The Caribbean; 6. China; 7. Colombia; 8. Czech Republic; 9. Egypt; 10. England; 11. Finland; 12. France; 13. Germany; 14. Ireland; 15. Italy; 16. Japan; 17. Lebanon; 18. New Zealand; 19. Philippines; 20. Russian Federation; 21. Saudi Arabia; 22. Scotland; 23. South Africa; 24. Spain; 25. Thailand; 26. Turkey: A Case of Modernization at Historical, Political, and Socio-cultural Cross-roads; 27. United States; 28. Venezuela. 29. Concluding Th oughts on Internationalizing the History of PsychologyIndex; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; X; Y; Z