{"product_id":"eastern-psychology-buddhism-hinduism-and-taoism-9781466494626","title":"Eastern Psychology: Buddhism, Hinduism, and Taoism","description":"An introduction to Eastern psychological systems as found in the classic texts and practices of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Taoism. Topics covered include: perspectives on mental health and well-being, personality theories, interventions for optimal well-being (primarily a discussion of meditation styles), and a comparison with contemporary Western psychology. The book is accurate and informative, while also maintaining a style that is readable and accessible. Therefore, the book is suitable for anyone interested in a basic understanding of Eastern psychology and may also be used as a college textbook.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Compton, Ph.D. is a professor of psychology at Middle Tennessee State University. He has studied eastern approaches to psychology as a student, practitioner, and a scholar for over 45 years. Compton has published a number of papers in professional journals and presented at numerous professional conferences. His research has focused primarily on optimal mental health, meditation, eastern psychology, and the dimensions of well-being. He is also the author of \"An Introduction to Positive Psychology\" (2005) and \"Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness and Flourishing\" (2nd edition) with Edward Hoffman (2013). He has studied primarily within the Zen Buddhist tradition, but has also studied yoga and tai chi chuan.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Createspace Independent Publishing Platform","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50850596356370,"sku":"9781466494626","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_33993532-fad9-45d2-9249-e0e386aa050b.jpg?v=1737415060","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/eastern-psychology-buddhism-hinduism-and-taoism-9781466494626","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}