This isn't for the beginner -- but for the trained psychologist, and for anyone sincerely interested in the subject and having a sound foundation, this is a tremendously valuable coordinating of the forces and influences and direction of modern psychology. The vocabulary and ideology are fairly technical, but there is much meaty substance for any intelligent reader. The analysis of the different schools of thought -- the selection of material of lasting value -- the centering in one volume a general survey, makes this valuable reference book.