A History of Modern Psychology

by C. James Goodwin

A History of Modern Psychology provides a thorough account of the philosophical roots and recent history of psychology. Focusing on the ideas, concepts, and research contributions of pioneer psychologists who worked in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, Dr. C. James Goodwin helps undergraduate students connect psychology’s present with its rich past. Now in its sixth edition, A History of Modern Psychology providesexpanded coverage of the history of the applied areas of psychology, philosophical and physiological antecedents, and significant advancements in the field in the twenty-first century.

Genres: Psychology, Textbooks, Nonfiction, School

528 pages, Paperback

First published July 27, 1998

Reviews

[selina]

this stressed me the entire semester so im including this as my read here

[Red Haircrow · Rating 3 out of 5]

An acceptable book on Psychology overall, I did find myself comparing it to other textbooks I'd been assigned since it is my major at university. In some ways, I found part of the material repetitive in that some information from earlier chapters was repeated/included again later. I felt the sequencing could have been more clear, or simply refer us back to previous areas instead of adding the material again.

Although I understand the basic outline and players in the modern psychology movement, this textbook seemed to focus very strongly on American influences and American institutions. Some definitions might have been explained within the text also. At times I had difficulty finding exam answers within the text, because it simply wasn't there, and these were questions at the end of the chapters.

Heavy on psychology terms, ideas, studies and research, in my opinion it is for the more advanced student, though I requested the help from a friend of mine whose been a psychiatrist for several years, and he felt the narrative was unnecessarily complex and lengthy in word and wasn't very good at helping the average student understand the concepts presented. I had difficulty with this textbook and course, though I've made good grades in nine other Psychology courses thus far.

[alexander shay · Rating 3 out of 5]

READ FOR PSYC 301

A bit of a refresher on 104/105 but with more emphasis on the social context rather than the theories of the people. Not put-you-to-sleep boring, but history in any form isn't my thing, so not terribly interesting either. Definitely wouldn't have taken the class if it wasn't required for my degree. I do see why it's a requirement, but for all the emphasis the author insists should be placed on social factors of the people who are in this book, it's still organized around people and movements rather than eras. While it gives context as to how the movements and new developments came about, it's still framed around the specific people involved and why they're important--putting a lot of emphasis on individual people above the importance of the social context, which to me made it seem like Goodwin was kind of contradicting his own purpose.

[Mariah · Rating 2 out of 5]

Informative but very boring.

[Estrella]

Gelezen voor de cursus Psychologie als Wetenschap.

[BVC · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dedica molto spazio agli psicologi più noti, ma sono presenti anche diverse personalità che potremmo definire secondarie. Estremamente denso e dettagliato. Purtroppo c'è da dire che si concentra davvero poco sui ricercatori che hanno operato dopo gli anni '60.

[Michelle Tannenfolletti · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book to be very comprehensive in covering the flow of development in the field of psychology from its origins to present times. I was disappointed, as I am with many course texts, that it doesn't cover Jung.

[Ann Merriwether · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a nice in depth book about the history of psychology and it gives us tools on how to look at history in a way that is not overshadowed by our presentist perspective. I would wish there was a bit more coverage of issues of race and gender and sexuality.

[Book Addict Shaun · Rating 3 out of 5]

A recommended book that I really didn't enjoy. Expensive as well. I also wasn't a fan of the style it was written in either.

[Jackie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a required text. we also used another history at certain points; both were very similar. the bias is heavily on the side of experimental psychology. interesting, but limited.