International Handbook of Psychology

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Albert R. Gilgen, Carol K. Gilgen
Bloomsbury Academic, 1987 - Education - 629 pages

A collection of status reports in the field of psychology for 29 countries and black Africa. The focus is on the nature and scope of the discipline, and its major developments internationally since WW II. . . . The review chapters follow a similar format while highlighting national characteristics. Most treat the historical background; definitions; types of psychology; funding; scope; programs; research; trends and future directions. . . . There is no international compendium such as this handbook. Recommended for academic libraries. Choice

This unique compilation of perspectives from around the world is an important effort to share knowledge on the nature and scope of contemporary psychology and major developments in the field worldwide since 1945. Thirty nations and regions are represented in this unprecedented effort to provide a global perspective on the discipline. In addition to presenting comparative information, the reviews allow readers to identify the main factors which bear on the characteristics of psychology in different countries. Extensive tables and figures provide immediate visual representation of needed facts. Helpful name and subject indexes make for quick, easy reference.

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Black Africa
24
Australia
37
Austria
67
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