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An Introduction to the History of Psychology (7th edition)
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An Introduction to the History of Psychology (7th edition)An Introduction to the History of Psychology (7th edition)

reams puzzled early man, Greek philosophers spun elaborate theories to explain human memory and perception, Descartes postulated that the brain was filled with "animal spirits," and psychology was officially deemed a "science" in the 19th century. In this Seventh Edition of AN INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY, authors Hergenhahn and Henley demonstrate that most of the concerns of contemporary psychologists are manifestations of themes that have been part of psychology for hundreds--or even thousands--of years.
 
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Tags: psychology, Hergenhahn, Henley, demonstrate, concerns, Introduction, edition, History, Psychology
The Teacher Wars: A History of America's Most Embattled Profession
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The Teacher Wars: A History of America's Most Embattled ProfessionThe Teacher Wars: A History of America's Most Embattled Profession

A brilliant young scholar's history of 175 years of teaching in America shows that teachers have always borne the brunt of shifting, often impossible expectations.
 
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History of War - Issue 30, 2016
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History of War - Issue 30, 2016

From the conquering legions of Ancient Rome to the thunderous tank battles of World War II and beyond, History of War takes you deeper inside the minds of history’s fighting men, further under the bonnets of some of the world’s most devastating war machines, and higher above the battlefield to see the broad sweep of conflict as it happened.
 
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The Smithsonian’s History of America in 101 Objects
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The Smithsonian’s History of America in 101 ObjectsThe Smithsonian’s History of America in 101 Objects

The Smithsonian Institution is America’s largest, most important, and most beloved repository for the objects that define our common heritage. Now Under Secretary for Art, History, and Culture Richard Kurin, aided by a team of top Smithsonian curators and scholars, has assembled a literary exhibition of 101 objects from across the Smithsonian’s museums that together offer a marvelous new perspective on the history of the United States.
 
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Tags: objects, History, Smithsonian, together, museums, Objects, America
BBC History - History Explorer
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BBC History - History ExplorerBBC History - History Explorer

BBC History magazine is an authoritative and informed history publication examining and re-examining key historical events, turning points in history, wider trends within history, and different eras as a whole. It publishes articles written by experts in their field on all periods of history, whether that’s Ancient Egypt, Tudor England, or the Second World War, and brings cutting-edge historical research and new theories to a wider audience in an accessible, engaging format.
 
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