The Norton Psychology Reader

by Gary F. Marcus (Editor)

The perfect supplement to introductory psychology texts, The Norton Psychology Reader includes the best contemporary writing on the study of human behavior. Editor Gary Marcus has carefully selected brief readings, mostly from popular trade books, that are both relevant and interesting to the introductory student.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, Textbooks, Education

390 pages, Paperback

First published December 19, 2005

About the author

Gary Marcus is an award-wining Professor of Psychology at New York University and director of the NYU Center for Child Language. He has written three books about the origins and nature of the human mind, including Kluge (2008, Houghton Mifflin/Faber), and The Birth of the Mind (Basic Books, 2004, translated into 6 languages). He is also the editor of The Norton Psychology Reader, and the author of numerous science publications in leading journals, such as Science, Nature, Cognition, and Psychological Science. He is also the editor of the Norton Psychology Reader and has frequently written articles for the general public, in forums such as Wired, Discover, The Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times.

Reviews

[Ali · Rating 3 out of 5]

Helpful for a person who wants to get a general vibe of different theories and the writing style of people who wrote them. but I'd rather read those authors full books other than reading parts selected for various phenomenas. although it's a good side study when paired with the gray psychology textbook.

[P.H. Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Real rating 8/10
It is an excellent read for understanding the vast array of notions that go into the world of psychology, and it should be mandatory reading for anyone considering studying psychology at university. I say this not because it will give you a profound insight into the science but more that many people enter into psychology thinking it is something it is not. This book will help you understand what psychology is and whether it is right for you.

[Vazha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Learned interesting concepts and few examples were really fascinating and surprising at the same time, especially how mother turkeys identifies her chicks by only cheep-cheep sound.
There were parts from different studies and authors felt bit unfinished. Good starter book, if you want to dive deep to certain subject/theories I can see how it can give you a direction.

[Jonathan Robinson · Rating 2 out of 5]

Poor. Would not recommend. The worst bits were the compiler’s comments which I found unilluminating and irritating.

[William Crosby]

[Iowa mention]

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

An accessible and fascinating collection.

[Simon · Rating 3 out of 5]

This collection is like a tasting plate. One gets a little taste of different aspects of psychology. So the book essentially works like a primer. And if you accept that, then it is good.