Description |
1 online resource (xi, 144 pages) |
Series |
Blackwell brief histories of psychology ; 1 |
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Blackwell brief histories of psychology ; 1
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Contents |
From early beginnings to the twentieth century -- The twentieth century : the early years -- The twentieth century : from the 1950s to Richard Lazarus -- The work of Richard Lazarus -- Work stress and occupational health psychology -- What do we mean by stress : from the past to the future |
Summary |
Stress: A Brief History is a lively and accessible look at the origins of the field of stress research. The book explores different theories and models of stress, examines the contributions of different researchers, identifies common themes and controversies, and culminates in a discussion of what may be needed to better organize research and what obligations stress researchers have to those whose working lives they study. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 120-136) and index |
Notes |
Print version record |
Subject |
Stress (Psychology) -- Research -- Methodology -- History.
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Stress, Psychological -- history.
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Genre/Form |
History.
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Dewe, Philip.
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Wiley InterScience (Online service)
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ISBN |
0470774754 |
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0470777729 (electronic bk.) |
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1405107448 (alk. paper) |
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1405107456 (paperback; alk. paper) |
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9780470774755 |
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9780470777725 (electronic bk.) |
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9781405107440 (alk. paper) |
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9781405107457 (paperback; alk. paper) |
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(alk. paper) |
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(paperback; alk. paper) |
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