The first text of its kind, The Norton Psychology Reader brings together a balanced selection of provocative writings, the majority of them from trade publications. Engaging a wide variety of topics in psychology, this collection showcases the work of dozens of the finest thinkers and observers in the field, from historical figures like William James and Sigmund Freud to contemporary writers like Steven Pinker, Sylvia Nasar, and Malcolm Gladwell." "Either as a text that is sure to inform research and enliven classroom discussion or as a layperson's guide to the study of mind and behavior, this fine collection will leave the reader wanting more.
