A Wertheimer, Michael creator text United States Thomos 2000 Fourth Edition monographic eng

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171 pages : pbk. 24 cm. A Brief History of Psychology (4th Edition)by Michael Wertheimer offers a concise overview of psychology’s development from ancient philosophical roots to the rise of experimental psychology and major 20th-century schools like behaviorism, Gestalt, and psychoanalysis. It emphasizes key figures, foundational theories, and the discipline’s evolution into a modern science. The book is clear, accessible, and ideal for students or general readers. Though comprehensive for its time, it ends around the late 20th century, with newer editions covering recent developments. Michael Wertheimer includes index. Psychology 150.9 WER 0-15-507997-2 GCL 250704