A Comprehensive History of Psychotherapy: Evolution and Development

This unique book, authored by Renato Foschi and Marco Innamorati, offers a detailed and thorough exploration of the history of psychotherapy, capturing its evolution and development from the 1950s to modern times.

Tracing the History of Psychotherapy

Volume 2 of this comprehensive series takes readers on a journey through the latter half of the 20th century, examining the significant events, milestones, and offshoots that have shaped the field of psychotherapy. Each chapter represents a distinct era or decade, providing an in-depth analysis of the prominent movements and paradigms that have emerged during this period.

The book expertly weaves together the historical context and social backdrop against which these therapeutic approaches have developed, enabling readers to better understand their significance and relevance.

A Pioneering Work in Psychotherapy History

This book is the first of its kind to chart the parallel evolution of various theories in psychotherapy, offering a nuanced and multifaceted understanding of the field’s complex history. As such, it will be an indispensable resource for researchers, scholars, and students in clinical psychology, psychotherapy, psychiatry, and the history of medicine and psychology.

Book Details

Publisher: Routledge

Edition: 1st edition

Publication Date: December 1, 2022

Language: English

Format: Hardcover

Pages: 240

ISBN-10: 1032169419

ISBN-13: 978-1032169415

This book promises to be an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the rich and complex history of psychotherapy, and its continued relevance in shaping the field’s future.