This comprehensive history of the field of psychology offers great insight into the intellectual, cultural, and social forces that have shaped the discipline today. Wilm, Klemm, and Pintner trace the development of psychology from ancient cultures to modern times, emphasizing the shifts in thinking that led to significant breakthroughs in the field. This book is essential reading for students of psychology, professionals, and anyone interested in the history of psychological thought. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.