Todes, Daniel P.
Ivan Pavlov: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780190906696
- author:
- Todes, Daniel P.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 10.8 x 17.1 x 0.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, General, Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Ivan Pavlov: A Life of Science and Discovery Daniel P. Todes provides a concise introduction to the life and science of Ivan Pavlov, one of the most influential Russian physiologists of the 20th century. This biography explores Pavlov's quest to understand the psyche and consciousness, tracing his journey from early life in provincial Russia to his later success in St. Petersburg. Todes delves into Pavlov's groundbreaking research on digestion and conditional reflexes, as well as his experiments with dogs. However, he challenges common misconceptions about Pavlov's work, revealing that the scientist was not a behaviorist who used a bell to train dogs, but rather sought to explain the emotional and intellectual life of animals and humans. By examining Pavlov's life and science in depth, Todes offers a nuanced understanding of this iconic figure and his enduring legacy in the field of psychology.
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