Psych: The Story of the Human Mind
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Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less
Book Summary
Psych: The Story of the Human Mind by Paul Bloom is a lively, accessible tour of how the mind works—covering perception, emotion, memory, decision-making, and more. Drawing on psychology and neuroscience, Bloom explains big questions with wit and clarity. This former library copy offers the full text at a budget price, with expected wear and library markings.
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About Psych: The Story of the Human Mind
In Psych: The Story of the Human Mind, psychologist Paul Bloom offers an engaging, big-picture introduction to the science of the mind. Rather than cataloging every experiment, Bloom organizes the field around core questions: How do we perceive the world? What are emotions for? How do we remember, decide, and relate to others? He draws on cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and evolutionary theory, presenting classic findings alongside contemporary debates. Written in an accessible, often humorous style, the book is designed for curious general readers and students seeking a broad foundation. This former library copy contains the complete text and may show typical library markings, spine wear, and notes or highlighting from prior readers—a cost-effective way to own a substantive, thought-provoking overview of psychology.
Who should read Psych: The Story of the Human Mind?
This book suits general readers curious about how the mind works, undergraduate students seeking an accessible supplement to introductory psychology, and fans of popular science who enjoy clear explanations and lively examples. It is also useful for educators and professionals in adjacent fields who want a broad, non-technical overview of psychological science. Because this is a former library copy, budget-conscious readers comfortable with used books will find it especially appealing.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Accessible, witty writing makes complex psychology easy to follow
- ✓ Broad coverage of perception, emotion, memory, decision-making, and social behavior
- ✓ Draws on both classic studies and current research debates
- ✓ Written by an experienced psychologist and popular author
- ✓ Former library copy offers the full text at a lower price
Cons
- ✗ Used library copy may include stickers, stamps, and catalog markings
- ✗ Pages may contain notes, highlighting, or wear from previous readers
- ✗ Spine and cover may show significant wear
- ✗ Not a textbook: lacks study questions, glossaries, or structured review sections
- ✗ Some readers may prefer a pristine new copy for gifting or collecting
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Frequently asked questions
Is this a textbook or a popular science book?
It is a popular science overview written for general readers, not a structured textbook with review questions or glossaries.
What condition is this copy in?
It is a former library book; pages may have notes or highlighting, and the spine may show wear. Expect typical library markings.
Does the book cover neuroscience as well as psychology?
Yes. Bloom integrates cognitive psychology with neuroscience and evolutionary theory to explain mental processes.
Is it suitable for students new to psychology?
Yes, it works well as an accessible supplement for introductory students, though it is not a substitute for a course textbook.
Will the library markings affect readability?
Typically markings are on the cover, spine, or endpapers; the main text usually remains fully readable, though prior notes may appear.
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