The transformation of psychology : influences of 19th century philosophy, technology, and natural science /

The transformation of psychology : influences of 19th century philosophy, technology, and natural science /

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This book reveals some of the intellectual, social, technological, and institutional currents and practices that were commonplace during the 19th century and fostered a reappraisal of the scientific possibilities for psychology. This volume explores a collection of diverse areas of study that attemp...

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Corporate Author: American Psychological Association
Other Authors: Green, Christopher D., Shore, Marlene Gay, 1953-, Teo, Thomas, 1963-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [2001]
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
1800 - 1899
Psychology > History > 19th century > Congresses.
Psychology > history > congresses.
Psychology.
Conference proceedings.
Electronic books.
History.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This book reveals some of the intellectual, social, technological, and institutional currents and practices that were commonplace during the 19th century and fostered a reappraisal of the scientific possibilities for psychology. This volume explores a collection of diverse areas of study that attempted to render psychology scientific. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2004 APA, all rights reserved).
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xvii, 245 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.