Harvard Psychological Studies, Volume 1 offers an expansive exploration of early 20th-century psychological theory and experimentation. This anthology presents a medley of essays and research articles that traverse a wide array of psychological phenomena, from sensory perception to cognitive processes, capturing the zeitgeist of a pivotal era in psychology. The collection underscores the significance of experimental psychology, bringing to light groundbreaking studies that reflect diverse ...

Harvard Psychological Studies, Volumes I and II, gathers a formative body of early twentieth-century research that maps psychology's emergence as an experimental, interdisciplinary science. Its essays range across sensation, perception, attention, habit, imagery, emotion, motor response, development, and mental measurement, combining laboratory report, theoretical argument, methodological reflection, and observational study. Particularly compelling are the volume's sustained inquiries into...

In 'The Americans', Hugo Münsterberg explores the intricate fabric of American culture at the turn of the 20th century. Through a series of analytical essays, he delves into the psyche of the American people, juxtaposing their values, beliefs, and social behaviors with prevailing European norms. Münsterberg employs a psychological lens, pairing empirical observation with philosophical inquiry, which enriches the narrative. The book is not merely a descriptive account; it offers a profound ...

"The Americans" by Hugo Munsterberg stands alongside Alexis de Tocqueville's American Democracy as one of the great works on the New World written by a scholar deeply familiar with the Old World. When originally published, it gave the German public a sense of American life, and was described as "a book which deals in a detailed way with the political, economic, intellectual, and social aspects of American culture." Munsterberg, a world-renowned psychologist at the turn of the twentieth cen...

In "The Americans," Hugo M√ºnsterberg offers a quintessential exploration of American culture and psychology through a unique lens of applied psychology, blending literary analysis with sociological inquiry. Written in the early 20th century, the book captures the zeitgeist of American life and thought, delving into the nation's artistic expressions, social dynamics, and individual behaviors. M√ºnsterberg'Äôs keen observational skills and adept narrative style produce a compelling synthesi...

A perennial bestseller by eminent mathematician G. Polya, How to Solve It will show anyone in any field how to think straight.In lucid and appealing prose, Polya reveals how the mathematical method of demonstrating a proof or finding an unknown can be of help in attacking any problem that can be "reasoned" out--from building a bridge to winning a game of anagrams. Generations of readers have relished Polya's deft--indeed, brilliant--instructions on stripping away irrelevan...

A landmark work establishing key ideas in psychology, consciousness, and human behavior.

It might, perhaps, be advisable to say here,—since the reader may havebeen glancing ahead,—that this is not a book about “occultism,” and not a book about what is called “psycho-analysis.”It is merely the account of an extremely cautious reconnaissance in a rather novel direction,—an account presented in the customary form of a narrative of the actual proceedings concerned, coupled with a statement of the theoretical considerations believed to be involved,—and the dramatic, ...

This book, first published in 1979, is about how we see: the environment around us (its surfaces, their layout, and their colors and textures); where we are in the environment; whether or not we are moving and, if we are, where we are going; what things are good for; how to do things (to thread a needle or drive an automobile); or why things look as they do.The basic assumption is that vision depends on the eye which is connected to the brain. The author suggests that natural visio...

‘Calculus Made Easy’ contains a concise exposition of elementary calculus and a very simple introduction to differential and integral calculus. In writing this text, Silvanus Thompson has aimed to furnish most practically and understandably, the fundamentals of calculus, specially designed for those with an interest in the topic but with limited previous knowledge and an understandable reticence about beginning their calculus adventure. Written in clear, simple language and full of useful ...

A fascinating collection of writing by some of the finest minds the world has ever known. A must read fro anybody with an interest in the history of psychology, with writings by the Aristotle, Galileo, Descartes, Newton, Von Helmholtz, Thorndike and much more. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the ...

First published in 2006. This work represents an attempt to synthesise studies on the development of perception which Piaget started twenty or so years ago, when the Faculte des Sciences de Geneve appointed him to the Chair of Experimental Psychology and Director of the Psychological Laboratory. Most of the studies to be reported have already appeared in the Archives de Psychologie under the general title of Recherches sur Ie Developpement des Perceptions, however, more than fifteen studie...