{"product_id":"the-principles-of-psychology-volume-1-of-2-james","title":"The Principles of Psychology Volume 1 of 2","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eBy William James\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis edition of William James' masterwork  The Principles of Psychology  contains his original notes  illustrations  tables and charts which clarify the theory described and arguments made.  Appearing in 1890  The Principles of Psychology was a landmark text which established psychology as a serious scientific discipline. William James' compiled a convincing  lengthy and broad thesis  devoting detail and vigorous analysis in every chapter. The text's comprehensiveness and superb presentation played a pivotal role in bringing the science of mental health closer toward the scholarly mainstream.  The entire book is set out intuitively: there are two volumes  each of which has a certain number of chapters. While some chapters have sub-sections  James is careful not to make his textbook dry or convoluted in organisation. Each chapter introduces  discusses and concludes on a particular subject - whether it be the role of psychology as an academic and medical discipline  or the various functions of the human brain.  Well-read and familiar with the books of his forerunners  William James nevertheless bristles with originality. Although the reader might be tempted to set aside the book for fear of it being outdated  this attitude is unjustified: the ideas pioneered by James remain as intellectually fresh and thought provoking as they did at the conclusion of the 19th century. The one area of the book belonging firmly in the past - namely the neurological experiments upon animals - stands distinct from the remainder of the principle text.  Although the science of psychology has progressed enormously since William James published this book  The Principles of Psychology remains a supplementary text in many psychology courses in universities around the world. Concepts which James established  and his personal work on the spiritual element of human psychology  have and continue to inspire new books and theses by professionals and scholars in the field.  William James also summarizes and presents the ideas of other  earlier figures working in the field  some of whom he admires  others he considers with disdain. All however receive hearing and citation in The Principles of Psychology. The aim for retrospective richness  as well as breadth across every major subject important in the field  further sets this textbook apart.   Unlike other  abridged versions of The Principles of Psychology  this edition contains the entire text together with the many drawings and diagrams James appended in an effort to communicate better his notions. His notes are also present  and are organised and appended at the conclusion of each chapter for the reader to conveniently reference.","brand":"Lushena Books","offers":[{"title":"PAPERBACK","offer_id":52437655290136,"sku":"9798890960009","price":67.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"HARDCOVER","offer_id":52437655322904,"sku":"9798890960108","price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/8203\/8296\/files\/9798890960009.jpg?v=1784924083","url":"https:\/\/lushenabooksinc.com\/products\/the-principles-of-psychology-volume-1-of-2-james","provider":"Lushena","version":"1.0","type":"link"}