Aims and Scope of History of Psychology
History of Psychology is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Society for the History of Psychology (Division 26 of the American Psychological Association). The journal was established in 1998 and covers research on the history of psychology. The current Outgoing Editor is Nadine Weidman (Harvard University and Boston College). The Incoming Editor is Christopher D. Green (York University). Less
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History of Psychology Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | EDUCATIONAL PUBLISHING FOUNDATION-AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOC |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Publication Start Year | 1998 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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