A Brief History of Stress (Blackwell Brief Histories of Psychology) Book + PRICE WATCH * Amazon pricing is not included in price watch

A Brief History of Stress (Blackwell Brief Histories of Psychology) Book

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 makes a good theory and what obligations stress researchers have to those whose working lives they study.Read More

from£78.25 | RRP: £60.00
* Excludes Voucher Code Discount Also available Used from £65.74
  • Product Description

    Stress: A Brief History is a lively, accessible, and detailed examination of the origins of the field of stress research.


    • First concise, accessible, academically grounded book on the origins of the concept of stress.
    • Explores different theories and models of stress such as the psychosomatic approach, homeostasis, and general adaptation syndrome.
    • Discusses the work and intriguing contributions of key researchers in the field such as Walter Cannon, Hans Selye, Harold Wolff, and Richard Lazarus.
    • Explains the origins of key concepts in stress such as stressful life events, the coronary-prone personality, and appraisals and coping.
    • Culminates in a discussion of what makes a good theory and what obligations stress researchers have to those whose working lives they study.

  • 1405107448
  • 9781405107440
  • Cary L. Cooper, Philip Dewe
  • 13 April 2004
  • WileyBlackwell
  • Hardcover (Book)
  • 160
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. If you click through any of the links below and make a purchase we may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). Click here to learn more.

Would you like your name to appear with the review?

We will post your book review within a day or so as long as it meets our guidelines and terms and conditions. All reviews submitted become the licensed property of www.find-book.co.uk as written in our terms and conditions. None of your personal details will be passed on to any other third party.

All form fields are required.