A History of Social Psychology: From the Eighteenth-Century Enlightenment to the Second World War - Hardcover

Jahoda, Gustav

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521868289 ISBN 13: 9780521868280

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2007

Synopsis

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.

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Review:

'This is a deeply original book and a delightful read. Gustav Jahoda is perhaps the most competent scholar in the field at the present time in the World.' Jaan Valsiner, Clark University

Book Description:

An engaging narrative demonstrating the links between early and current thought, viewed against a background of radical social and political changes. Featuring sketches of the colourful lives of major figures, it is essential background reading for both undergraduate and graduate students of the history of psychology and social psychology.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0521868289
• ISBN 13: 9780521868280
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 254