Up for sale is a solid, highly collectible vintage copy ofPsychology and Life: Brief Eighth Editionby Floyd L. Ruch and Philip G. Zimbardo. Published by Scott, Foresman and Company in 1971 (with a Library of Congress Catalog Card Number of 74-151535), this volume represents a revised, condensed printing of a text that defined introductory behavioral sciences throughout the 1970s.Notably, this text is co-authored by legendary Stanford University psychologistPhilip Zimbardo—the exact same year he conducted the infamous and historicStanford Prison Experiment. Because of this connection, the book serves as a fascinating historical artifact and a multi-layered resource. It documents peak-era 1970s academic psychology frameworks, tracking classical conditioning, mental health theories, and social behaviors just as the field was undergoing massive cultural shifts. It is an exceptional addition for history of science collectors, psychology majors, or educators.Condition Details:
- Overall Condition:Good (Pre-owned vintage academic / student study quality).
- Cover & Spine:The trade paperback cover displays moderate external wear, including routine edge rubbing, surface scuffs, and distinct handling creases (clearly visible in photos). The spine remains complete, stable, and securely bound with no loose pages.
- Pages & Interior:All interior pages are fully intact and legible. The text blocks exhibit natural, uniform age-related toning entirely normal for 1970s newsprint-style paper stock. May include light vintage student handwriting, notes, or underlining from past coursework review.
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