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More copies of this ISBN:Norton Psychology Readerby Gary Marcus
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:If you've ever wondered about the mind and behavior, the "Norton Psychology Reader is the perfect place to start. From the biological basis of emotion to the psychological basis of culture, from the nature of nurture to the nature of intelligence, with selections by leading scientists with a knack for writing--including Steven Pinker, Joseph Ledoux, Antonio Damasio, Oliver Sacks, and Robert Sapolsky--and top-notch journalists with an uncanny sense for psychology--including Natalic Angier, Daniel Goleman, and Sylvia Nasar--the "Norton Psychology Reader presents the best that psychology has to offer. Edited by noted New York University psychologist Gary Marcus, the "Norton psychology Reader is an unparalleled guided tour through the modern science of the human mind and a perfect companion to any introductory psychology course, filled with insights completely accessible to the interested lay reader. Book News Annotation:Offering a sampling of psychology's diversity, Marcus (psychology,
New York U.) includes two or three reprinted selections in each of 17
sections he introduces, from the field's pioneers and methods to
current drug and cognitive therapy. Other topics covered the mind and
brain, motivation, stress, personality and culture. Some chapters
include critical thinking questions.
Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Book News Annotation:Offering a sampling of psychology's diversity, Marcus (psychology,
New York U.) includes two or three reprinted selections in each of 17
sections he introduces, from the field's pioneers and methods to
current drug and cognitive therapy. Other topics covered the mind and
brain, motivation, stress, personality and culture. Some chapters
include critical thinking questions.
Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:The perfect supplement to introductory psychology texts, The Norton Psychology Reader includes the best contemporary writing on the study of human behavior. Editor Gary Marcus has carefully selected brief readings, mostly from popular trade books, that are both relevant and interesting to the introductory student. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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