Fathali Moghaddam is Professor of Psychology at Georgetown University, Washington.

This book focuses on the key ideas of the most important modern psychologists.ineteen classic "great ideas" in psychology are critically assessed inheir cultural and historical context, with topics ranging from neuroscienceo personality, development to socio-cultural issues. The simple narrativetyle and chapter structure, combined with "critical thinking questions" and shortlist of essential readings for further study at the end of eachhapter, provides an ideal approach for anyone interested in learning abouthe key ideas and theories in psychology.