
Hardcover textbook titled 'Elementary Statistics' by Janet T. Spence, John W. Cotton, Benton J. Underwood, and Carl P. Duncan
History
This textbook was published as part of the Century Psychology Series, a respected academic series that produced foundational texts in psychology and related fields during the mid-20th century. The book was designed for undergraduate and graduate students studying statistical methods in psychological research, reflecting the growing emphasis on quantitative analysis in social sciences during the 1960s and 1970s. The Century Psychology Series was known for its rigorous academic approach and contributions to standardizing psychology education across American universities. This textbook appeals to collectors of vintage academic books, particularly those interested in the history of psychology education and statistical methodology. Scholars researching the evolution of teaching methods in social sciences, bibliophiles specializing in mid-century academic publishing, and nostalgic former students or professors who used these texts find value in these editions. The Century Psychology Series books are appreciated for their historical significance in shaping modern psychology curricula and their representation of educational standards from that era.
Origin
United States
Maker
Appleton-Century-Crofts
Time period
circa 1960s-1970s