SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY by Richard Gross, Rob McIlveen, Donald C. Pennington ( 9780340548462 )

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SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

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Richard Gross, Rob McIlveen, Donald C. Pennington

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0340548460

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TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD

Pub. date:

27 August, 1999

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464

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This updated edition presents an introduction to the key areas and topics in social psychology. It includes additional sections on contemporary preoccupations in the subject, and on discourse analysis. Each chapter demonstrates application of social psychology to social problems and issues.

Synopsis:

In everyday life we depend upon, interact with, influence are influenced by many people in situations that range from brief single encounters to the special relationships we form with family and close friends. Social interactions such as these are just a part of what make up social psychology, the study of human social behaviour and thought. In 'Social Psychology', the authors have incorporated the most recent theoretical developments and research findings and accounted for more than a decade of growth and expansion in the discipline since the publication of Pennington's 'Essential Social Psychology' (from which this book is descended). The result is a wholly fresh textbook that provides a clear and readable introduction to this empirical discipline. Assuming no prior knowledge, this book guides the reader through the main topic areas, providing insights into the key theories, concepts, research and debates that define the field. Particular attention is paid to how research is applied, with each chapter containing a section demonstrating the application of social psychological findings in the contexts of education, law, health and organisations.A summary of the main points and suggestions for further reading are included at the end of each chapter. There are figures, tables and photographs provided throughout to encourage visualisation and aid understanding. In 'Social Psychology', the authors have incorporated the most recent theoretical developments and research findings and accounted for more than a decade of growth and expansion in the discipline since the publication of Pennington's 'Essential Social Psychology' (from which this book is descended). The result is a wholly fresh textbook that provides a clear and readable introduction to this empirical discipline. Assuming no prior knowledge, this book guides the reader through the main topic areas, providing insights into the key theories, concepts, research and debates that define the field. Particular attention is paid to how research is applied, with each chapter containing a section demonstrating the application of social psychological findings in the contexts of education, law, health and organisations. A summary of the main points and suggestions for further reading are included at the end of each chapter.There are figures, tables and photographs provided throughout to encourage visualisation and aid understanding.

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