| Title:
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PSYCHOLOGY
AN INTRODUCTION |
| By: |
Leslie Swartz (Editor), Norman Duncan (Editor), C. de la Rey |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£35.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0195781368 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780195781366 |
| Publisher: |
OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS SOUTHERN AFRICA |
| Pub. date: |
1 November, 2004 |
| Pages: |
566 |
| Description: |
An undergraduate text that is divided into 10 sections covering various key theoretical areas in psychology. This text includes 41 chapters written by contributers representing universities across SA, and the US and UK. It provides a narrative thread, linking the concepts explained in the southern African scenarios. |
| Synopsis: |
This text is accessible and interesting, intertwining psychological theory with examples and illustrations that are relevant to people's lives in South Africa, giving it freshness and immediacy. The book covers a wide syllabus and extends the field with the inclusion of a number of narrative chapters, particularly around peacemaking, health and education. Introductory narrative helps to facilitate an interactive approach, allowing students to reflect on how the content relate to their own situations. |
| Illustrations: |
2 maps, numerous halftones and line drawings |
| Publication: |
South Africa |
| Imprint: |
Oxford University Press Southern Africa |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |