Psychology for Busy People Everything You Really Should Know

Explore the fascinating world of the human psyche with this accessible and concise guide to the fundamentals of psychology. Broken down by subject, from the psychology of ageing to the psychology of relationships, happiness to mental illness (and with everything in between), this book brings together all the major theorists and arguments you should know, ranging back in time to the ancient Greeks – who practiced a form of dream therapy 2,500 years before Freud and Jung – all the way up to the present day. Additionally, being organized by theory, it presents an overview of the development of the study of psychology and shows how theories from many years ago are still relevant to our lives today. Jam packed with all the important ideas but also highly accessible and informative,Psychology for Busy People is perfect for those who enjoy the study of the mind and human behavior. Perfect for: • Readers looking for an easy to read, accessible but thorough introduction to psychology • Students • Fans of the ‘Busy People’ series

Joel Levy is a writer and journalist specializing in science and history. He has written over a dozen books, including Freudian Slips and Why We Do the Things We Do. He has also written features and articles for the British national press, as well as appearing on national television and radio. A long-term student of the history of science and medicine, Joel has a BSc in Biological Sciences and an MA in Psychology.