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The Principles of Psychology Volume 1, complete with William James'
original notes, illustrations, tables and charts clarifying the
theory described and arguments made. Appearing in 1890, The
Principles of Psychology was a landmark text which established
psychology as a serious scientific discipline. William James'
compiled a convincing, lengthy and broad thesis, devoting detail
and vigorous analysis in every chapter. The text's
comprehensiveness and superb presentation played a pivotal role in
bringing the science of mental health closer toward the scholarly
mainstream. The entire book is set out intuitively: there are two
volumes, each of which has a certain number of chapters. While some
chapters have sub-sections, James is careful not to make his
textbook dry or convoluted in organisation. Each chapter
introduces, discusses and concludes on a particular subject -
whether it be the role of psychology as an academic and medical
discipline, or the various functions of the human brain.
Having written a bestselling book at 22, survived a harrowing
battle with anorexia nervosa, and pursued a successful career as a
clinical psychologist, Lucy Daniels has led a remarkable life. In
With a Woman's Voice: A Writer's Struggle for Emotional Freedom,
her first book in 40 years, Daniels shares the experience of
overcoming emotional hardships and gaining valuable insights from
them, through psychoanalysis, that has enabled her to help others.
With a Woman's Voice is Daniels' memoir of the struggles she faces
as a writer and a doctor of psychology, struggles that began at a
very young age and continued long after the success of her two
novels. As the child of a wealthy newspaper family, Daniels was
emotionally deprived by her demanding parents and plagued by her
own feelings of inadequacy and helplessness. Sent to a mental
hospital for treatment of her anorexia, she spent years enduring
brutal regimens of electroshock therapy, insulin injections, and
force-feedings. It was during this time that she wrote Caleb, My
Son. Caleb, My Son became a national bestseller, earning accolades
for its portrayal of racial and generational conflict in the South
of the 50s. Her second book, High on a Hill, was a fictional
account of the time she spent in the hospital. Her novels won her a
Guggenheim fellowship and extensive praise. After this early
success, Daniels succumbed to writer's block that lasted several
decades. She tells in her memoir of her decision to examine and
resolve her problems, leading her to seek psychoanalytic treatment
while pursuing a doctorate in clinical psychology. After years of
examining her difficulties and learning how they could be treated,
she created a foundation that helps artists overcome emotional
disorders and gain creative insight from both self-examination and
psychotherapy. With a Woman's Voice recalls these achievements, and
the difficult years that led up to them, with insight, humor, and
wisdom. Daniels provides a moving account of
Introduction to Social Psychology provides students with a
thought-provoking and engaging collection of readings that address
the foundational principles and concepts of social psychology.
Leveraging scholarly yet accessible articles, the anthology
demonstrates how social psychology is interwoven into the tapestry
of everyday life. The book contains eleven chapters, each of which
address a specific concept of social psychology. Students read
about impression management and self-presentation, casual
attributions, levels of emotional display across global cultures,
and implicit attitudes. Specific chapters address social influence,
group behavior, aggression, altruism, attraction and relationships,
and stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. The anthology
concludes with lists of suggested readings and videos, encouraging
students to deepen their knowledge of introductory social
psychology concepts. Introduction to Social Psychology is an
excellent supplementary resource for foundational courses in
psychology and social psychology.
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