Precursors of Vocational Psychology in Ancient Civilizations.

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Title: Precursors of Vocational Psychology in Ancient Civilizations.
Authors: Dumont, Frank, Carson, Andrew D.
Source: Journal of Counseling & Development (Wiley-Blackwell). Mar/Apr95, Vol. 73 Issue 4, p371-378. 8p.
Subjects: Counseling, Applied psychology, Social sciences, Civilization, Auxiliary sciences of history
Abstract: The authors examine philosophical theories produced by two ancient civilizations (Eastern Mediterranean and Chinese) for applications to an applied psychology of work and conclude that they possessed recognizably "modern" elements of an effective vocational psychology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:The authors examine philosophical theories produced by two ancient civilizations (Eastern Mediterranean and Chinese) for applications to an applied psychology of work and conclude that they possessed recognizably "modern" elements of an effective vocational psychology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:07489633
DOI:10.1002/j.1556-6676.1995.tb01767.x