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Studies in the History of Psychology
David Baker
9781931968027
249 pages
University of Akron Press
Overview
The essays contained in this volume offer a unique and personal perspective on the archival research process in the history of psychology. Celebrating the achievements of John A. Popplestone and Marion White McPherson, founders of the Archives of the History of American Psychology at The University of Akron in 1965, nine leading scholars describe the value, frustration, and satisfaction inherent in the archival process in the history of psychology. The essays provide valuable information on modern historiography in the history of psychology and the construction of historical narrative based on archival resources.
Author Bio
David B. Baker is the Director, Archives of the History of American Psychology and Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Akron. He received his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University in 1988.
