Even the Rat Was White A Historical View of Psychology (Allyn & Bacon Classics Edition)

by Guthrie, Robert V.

• ISBN13: 9780205392643
• ISBN10: 0205392644
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780205149933
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-03-28
• Publisher: Pearson
• More Book Details

About This Book

Even the Rat Was White: A Historical View of Psychology

Even the Rat Was White is a groundbreaking textbook that offers a comprehensive historical view of psychology, focusing on the contributions and challenges faced by early African-American psychologists. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the evolution of social psychology and the experiences of Black Americans in the field of psychology.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and educators in psychology courses, particularly those focusing on social psychology, African-American studies, and the history of psychology. It is also a valuable resource for researchers and professionals looking to understand the historical context of psychological theories and practices.

History and Editions

First published in 2003, the second edition of Even the Rat Was White has been a cornerstone in educational resources for over two decades. The book has been widely adopted in various institutions due to its detailed exploration of historical events and its commitment to presenting accurate information from diverse perspectives. The author, Robert Guthrie, is renowned for his meticulous research and ability to uncover archival documents that are often overlooked in mainstream resources.

Author and Other Works

Robert Guthrie is the author of Even the Rat Was White. His work is characterized by its thoroughness and commitment to historical accuracy. Guthrie's other notable contributions include his exploration of the intersection of psychology and politics, as well as his analysis of how historical events have shaped our understanding of human behavior.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Historical View: The book provides an in-depth look at the history of psychology, focusing on the experiences of African-American psychologists.
• Archival Research: Guthrie uses journals and magazines like the Journal of Black Psychology and the Journal of Negro Education to uncover previously unknown archival documents.
• Diverse Perspectives: The text presents histories from all perspectives in the quest for historical accuracy, offering a well-rounded understanding of the field.
• Detailed Analysis: Each chapter delves into specific topics such as the psychology of survival and education, the emergence of Black colleges, and the production of Black psychologists in America.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Paperback: ISBN-13: 9780205392643
• eTextbook: Not available directly through eCampus.com but can be found through other digital platforms.

Publication Details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication Date: March 28, 2003
• Number of Pages: 282
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

• Hardcover: Not available for this edition.
• Used Copies: Available through various retailers like AbeBooks and BooksRun.
• Related ISBNs:
• 0205392644 (Paperback)
• 9780205392643 (Paperback)

Additional Resources

• Archival Documents: The book includes archival documents that are not often found in mainstream resources, such as the Journal of Black Psychology and the Journal of Negro Education.
• Appendices: The book includes appendices with additional information such as statements on racial psychology by The Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) and lists of respondents to the 1930 questionnaire concerning the validity of the Mulatto hypotheses.

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Even the Rat Was White, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Table of Contents

Foreword	xi
Preface to the Second Edition	xiii
Preface to the First Edition	xix
PART I Psychology and Racial Differences	1	(110)
1 "The Noble Savage" and Science	3	(31)
Religious Views	7	(1)
Philosophical and Scientific Views	8	(1)
The Noble Savage View	8	(1)
Smithsonian Institution	8	(1)
Skin Color Measurement	9	(7)
Hair Texture Measurements	16	(5)
Measuring Hair Color	21	(1)
Measuring Thickness of Lips	22	(1)
Anthropometry and Blacks	22	(3)
Defining Racial Differences	25	(3)
Classification of Black-White Mixtures	28	(1)
Cultural Anthropologists	28	(1)
Early Black Anthropologists	29	(1)
"No Scientific Basis for Discrimination"	30	(1)
Notes	30	(4)
2 Brass Instruments and Dark Skins	34	(21)
Ethnical Psychology	35	(2)
Racial Designations	37	(4)
Literary and Philosophical Biases	41	(1)
Nativism: Themes o f Racial Differences	42	(4)
American Psychology and Racial Investigation	46	(3)
Archives of Psychology and Racial Studies	49	(3)
Notes	52	(3)
3 Psychometric Scientism	55	(33)
How Significant Are Significant Differences?	56	(1)
Mental Tests	57	(3)
Stanford-Binet Revisions	60	(1)
Lewis Terman	61	(2)
Black-White Mental Testing	63	(2)
Child to Adult and Individual to Mass Testing	65	(4)
Postwar Psychological Measurements	69	(1)
The United States Indian Schools	70	(1)
Mexican Americans and IQ Testing	71	(2)
The Mulatto Hypotheses	73	(2)
Reactions of Black Scholars and Communities	75	(3)
Black Graduate Students Respond	78	(2)
Intelligence Testing and the Courts	80	(1)
Wechsler-Bellevue Scale	80	(1)
Personality Testing of Minority Groups	81	(2)
Race Studies and Anti-Semitism	83	(1)
Notes	83	(5)
4 Psychology and Race	88	(23)
Suspicious Statistical Shenanigans	89	(3)
White Rats and Mazes	92	(1)
Psychology and Eugenics	93	(2)
Carnegie Station for Experimental Evolution	95	(3)
Applied Eugenics and Euthenics	98	(2)
Findings of the Research Committee	100	(1)
Sterilization Laws	101	(2)
"Degenerate" Families	103	(1)
Eurocentrism: Cycle of Scientific Racism	104	(3)
The Pioneer Fund	107	(1)
Black Americans and Psychology	108	(1)
Notes	108	(3)
PART II Psychology and Psychologists	111	(122)
5 The Psychology of Survival and Education	113	(22)
The Psychology of Survival	114	(1)
Identifiction with the Slave Master	115	(1)
Flight and Escape Reactions	115	(3)
Aggressive Reactions	118	(2)
The Emergence of Black Colleges	120	(3)
Teaching Psychology in Black Colleges: Similarities, Not Differences	123	(5)
Library and Research Facilities in Black Colleges	128	(4)
Notes	132	(3)
6 Black Psychologists: Training, Employment, and Organizations	135	(20)
Philanthropic Foundations	137	(3)
Employment in the Black College	140	(2)
Black Psychologists Organize	142	(7)
Toward a Black Psychology	149	(2)
Toward Traditional Psychology	151	(1)
Notes	152	(3)
7 Production of Black Psychologists in America	155	(59)
Notes	213	(1)
8 Francis Cecil Sumner:
Father of Black American Psychologists	214	(16)
Notes	230	(3)
PART III Conclusion	233
9 The Past Is Prologue	235	(8)
The Myth of Mental Measurement	236	(1)
Psychology and Politics	237	(1)
Old Wine, New Bottles	238	(1)
The Bell Curve: 'Round and 'Round We Go	238	(2)
Notes	240	(3)
Appendix A: Statement on Racial Psychology by The Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI), 1938	243	(2)
Appendix B: List of Respondents to the 1930 Questionnaire Concerning the Validity of the Mulatto Hypotheses (Chapter 3)	245	(3)
Appendix C: Miscegenation Laws in the United States	248	(1)
Appendix D: Application to Howard University in 1872 for a Professorship in Chemistry from G. Stanley Hall	249	(2)
Appendix E: Psychology Instructors at Howard University, 1867-1940	251	(1)
Appendix F: Master Degree Graduates in Psychology, Howard University, 1927-1950	252	(2)
Appendix G Selected Bibliography of Psychological Studies, 1920-1946	254	(5)
Bibliography	259	(12)
Name Index	271	(6)
Subject Index	277