A Biographical Dictionary of Psychologists Psychiatrists and Psychotherapists

"This book provides information on more than 400 men and women who have made significant contributions to the fields of psychology, psychiatry, and psychotherapy. Each entry offers a short summary of the individual's personal life and a detailed analysis of the theories, approaches, or methodologies he or she contributed to a particular field"--Provided by publisher.

Anyone curious about theories and their proponents in the field of psychology and psychiatry will find this an excellent reference. Organized alphabetically by last name, the volume presents entries of over 400 figures who have had an impact in the field. The practitioner's main field of study is noted in prominent type immediately below their name, making it easy for readers to select fields of interest. Each entry contains a brief summary of the figure's place of birth, education, and career, followed by a discussion of their major contributions, and concluding with a list of major publications. The result is a handy and fascinating one-stop reference that will be of interest to students, professionals, and the general reader. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

This book provides information on more than 400 men and women who have made significant contributions to the fields of psychology, psychiatry, and psychotherapy. Each entry offers a short summary of the individual's personal life and a detailed analysis of the theories, approaches, or methodologies he or she contributed to a particular field. Also included in each entry is a brief guide to the individual's chief works of professional literature. A detailed timeline lists each person's date of birth, full name, and primary field of study, and an extensive glossary explains technical terms used throughout the work.