Aimed at scientists, practitioners, and advanced students, this volume presents a comprehensive overview of the history of industrial and organizational psychology. Contributors employ a range of approaches to examining the development of this diverse and dynamic field. Some of the 18 chapters focus on a particular time period, while others follow the trajectory of a specific theme or issue. A detailed timeline of events and developments in the field in the U.S. is provided in the appendix. A former professor of I-O psychology, editor Koppes is president of a human resources consulting firm. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)