A Chronology of Noteworthy Events in American Psychology"The history of psychology, like the histories of nations, is made up of countless discrete events, each occurring at some fixed time in the past. Although it is unlikely that any of these events will ever be the occasion for a national holiday, a chronological record of important events presents an interesting perspective on the story of the development of contemporary psychology. This volume contains brief descriptions and exact dates of 2,827 noteworthy events in the history of psychology, with particular attention given to American psychology and the American Psychological Association (APA). The collection includes dates of birth; publication of important books, articles, and mental tests; passage of influential legislation; events in the histories of psychological associations and institutions; court decisions, research announcements, and awards; and scores of other events not easily categorized. Each event has been numbered in chronological order, beginning with Entry 1, the reported date of the birth of Plato, and ending with Entry 2827, the appearance of Sigmund Freud on the cover of Time magazine for the fourth time. The collection has been compiled from biographies and autobiographies, public archives, history texts, journal articles, biographical dictionaries, association archives, contemporary newspaper reports, and correspondence with psychologists who were present when the events took place. A complete source citation for each event exceeds the scope of this volume, but a description of frequently used sources is appropriate"--Introduction. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved) |
