The Oxford Handbook of the History of Psychology: Global Perspectives

by Baker, David B.

• ISBN13: 9780195366556
• ISBN10: 0195366557
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780199710652
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-01-13
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
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Summary

The science and practice of psychology has evolved around the world on different trajectories and timelines, yet with a convergence on the recognition of the need for a human science that can confront the challenges facing the world today. Few would argue that the standard narrative of the history of psychology has emphasized European and American traditions over others, but in today's global culture, there is a greater need in psychology for international understanding. This volume describes the historical development of psychology in countries throughout the world. Contributors provide narratives that examine the political and socioeconomic forces that have shaped their nations' psychologies. Each unique story adds another element to our understanding of the history of psychology. The chapters in this volume remind us that there are unique contexts and circumstances that influence the ways in which the science and practice of psychology are assimilated into our daily lives. Making these contexts and circumstances explicit through historical research and writing provides some promise of greater international insight, as well as a better understanding of the human condition.

Author Biography

David B. Baker, Ph.D., is the Margaret Clark Morgan Executive Director of the Center for the History of Psychology and professor of psychology at The University of Akron.

Table of Contents

The Internationalization of Psychology: A History	p. 1
Australia	p. 18
Brazil	p. 34
Brunei Darussalam	p. 51
The Caribbean	p. 59
China	p. 81
Colombia	p. 125
Czech Republic	p. 138
Egypt	p. 162
England	p. 182
Finland	p. 211
France	p. 228
Germany	p. 255
Ireland	p. 289
Italy	p. 307
Japan	p. 347
Lebanon	p. 366
New Zealand	p. 377
Philippines	p. 395
Russian Federation	p. 412
Saudi Arabia	p. 442
Scotland	p. 462
South AfricaJohann Lonw	p. 496
Spain	p. 513
Thailand	p. 538
Turkey: A Case of Modernization at Historical, Political, and Socio-cultural Cross-roads	p. 547
United States	p. 571
Venezuela	p. 594
Concluding Thoughts on Internationalizing the History of Psychology	p. 616
Index	p. 625
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