Introductory Psychology Books

New and Published Books

1. A Brief History of Psychology

   By Michael Wertheimer

   This brief, inexpensive text offers the utmost in flexibility in teaching the history of psychology. Used as a stand-alone text or with readers, this engaging book is noted for its analysis of the scientific and philosophical emergence of the field. Readers appreciate the book’s balanced coverage...

   Published October 26th 2011 by Psychology Press
2. Portraits of Pioneers in Developmental Psychology

   Edited by Wade Pickren, Donald A. Dewsbury, Michael Wertheimer

   Utilizing an informal, sometimes humorous style of writing, this book brings to life 16 developmental psychologists who made a significant contribution to their field. Written by noted scholars, each chapter provides a glimpse into the personal and scholarly lives of these innovative "pioneers"....

   Published October 25th 2011 by Psychology Press
3. The Good Enough Manager

   The Making of a GEM

   By Aaron Nurick

   The central questions of this book are: How do the best managers behave? What sets them apart from their peers? What impact do they have on their subordinates and co-workers? The theme and organizing idea of the book is the good enough manager ® or GEM. The concept is based on the psychological...

   Published October 24th 2011 by Routledge
4. Ethical Issues in Psychology

   By Philip Banyard, Cara Flanagan

   Series: Foundations of Psychology

   How do we know right from wrong, good from bad, help from hindrance, and how can we judge the behaviour of others? Ethics are the rules and guidelines that we use to make such judgements. Often there are no clear answers, which make this subject both interesting and potentially frustrating. In this...

   Published August 8th 2011 by Routledge
5. Teaching Psychology 14-19

   Issues and Techniques

   By Matt Jarvis

   Teaching Psychology 14-19 - first published as Teaching Post-16 Psychology - is a core text for all training psychology teachers, as well as experienced teachers engaged in further study and professional development. Taking a reflective approach, Matt Jarvis explores key issues and debates against...

   Published June 22nd 2011 by Routledge
6. Essentials of Sensation and Perception

   By George Mather

   Series: Foundations of Psychology

   The study of sensation and perception looks at how we acquire, process, and interpret information about the outside world. By describing key ideas from first principles, this straightforward introduction provides easy access to the basic concepts in the subject, and incorporates the most recent...

   Published May 3rd 2011 by Routledge
7. Revise Psychology for GCSE Level

   OCR

   By Diana Jackson-Dwyer, Craig Roberts

   This is a comprehensive student revision guide for those taking the GCSE OCR Psychology exam. It summarises the specification material clearly and attractively, enabling students to easily digest and retain the information. Packed full of revision tips and techniques, the book includes a...

   Published September 6th 2010 by Psychology Press
8. Revise Psychology for GCSE Level

   AQA

   By Diana Jackson-Dwyer, Craig Roberts

   This is a comprehensive student revision guide for those taking the GCSE AQA Psychology exam. It summarises the specification material clearly and attractively, enabling students to easily digest and retain the information. Packed full of revision tips and techniques, the book includes a...

   Published September 2nd 2010 by Psychology Press
9. AS Psychology Exam Companion

   By Clare Charles

   This exam companion provides students with the understanding they need to approach the AQA-A AS Level Psychology exam with confidence. Full of expert advice to help students achieve their best, the companion provides: A range of example exam questions, which cover all of the topics on the...

   Published April 25th 2010 by Psychology Press
10. Putting Psychology in its Place, 3rd Edition

    Critical Historical Perspectives

    By Graham Richards

    The third edition of Putting Psychology In Its Place builds on the previous two editions, introducing the history of Psychology and placing the discipline within a historical context. It aims both to answer and raise questions about the role of Psychology in modern society, by critically examining...

    Published December 3rd 2009 by Routledge