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Zusatztext I was just about fed up with the ´same old! same old´ generic psychology texts! but Okami has not given us that. This is really an innovative book that is respectful of the science! and respectful toward students." Informationen zum Autor Paul Okami (BA! Hunter College! MA and PhD! University of California at Los Angeles) is Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Widener University and a member of the Association for Psychological Science. As a graduate student! Okami published frequently in the areas of sexuality! evolutionary psychology! and child development. Some of this work gained wide recognition by top experts in related fields.A beloved instructor! Dr. Okami's grasp of contemporary perspectives in psychology-and how to teach them-has enabled him to achieve great success teaching introductory students. He has taught at every level of higher education from university to community college! reaching traditional undergraduate and graduate students as well as returning and non-traditional adult students. Klappentext Research-based but highly accessible! this fresh! contemporary! and engaging volume helps students appreciate the science of psychology and understand how its principles apply to their own lives. "Highly readable and engaging. Students will be captured by the author's writing." --Hugh Riley, Baylor University "This book is one of a kind. I believe that it could indirectly increase the number of psychology majors." --Kevin Chapman, University of Louisville "The writing style is excellent and the research and perspectives are extremely current." --Gary Popoli, Stevenson University Zusammenfassung 40452429
