The Psychology Book - From Shamanism to Cutting-Edge Neuroscience, 250 Milestones in the History of Psychology

What could be more fascinating than the workings of the human mind? This stunningly illustrated survey in Sterling's 'Milestones' series chronicles the history of psychology through 250 landmark events, theories, publications, experiments and discoveries. Beginning with ancient philosophies of well-being, it touches on such controversial topics as phrenology, sexual taboos, electroshock therapy, multiple-personality disorder and the nature of evil.