Social, group or collective psychology Books

The Psychology of Criminal Justice integrates aspects of psychology's contributions to criminology and to socio-legal studies within a single narrative framework. It does this by describing the interpersonal and group dynamics of decision-making at key...

The Social Psychology of Personal Relationships provides a conciseand highly readable introduction to the major social psychologicalperspectives on the study of personal relationships. Thecontributors, all internationally recognized scholars in...

The European Review of Social Psychology is an annual series that reflects the dynamism of social psychology in Europe and the attention now paid to European ideas and research. Although open to authors from all nations, one of its major purposes is to...

European Review of Social Psychology Volume 8 Edited by Wolfgang Stroebe Utrecht University, The Netherlands and Miles Hewstone University of Wales, Cardiff, UK The European Review of Social Psychology is an annual series that reflects the dynamism of...

The EUROPEAN REVIEW OF SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY is an annual series thatreflects the dynamism of social psychology in Europe and theattention now paid to European ideas and research.Although open to authors from all nations, one of its majorpurposes is to...

European Review of Social Psychology Volume 2 Edited by Wolfgang Stroebe, University of Tubingen, West Germany and Miles Hewstone, University of Bristol, UK The European Review of Social Psychology is an annual series that reflects the dynamism of social...

"A must-read book for all mental health professionals wanting to keep up with today's most important clients...practical, concrete, hands-on details from firsthand experts on ethnic populations." --Richard Suinn, PhD, Colorado State University, Past...

A lively, thought-provoking exploration of the latest theory and practice in the psychology of women and genderEdited by Rhoda Unger, a pioneer in feminist psychology, this handbook provides an extraordinarily balanced, in-depth treatment of major...

The European Review of Social Psychology is an annual series thatreflects the dynamism of social psychology in Europe and theattention now paid to European ideas and research.Although open to authors from all nations, one of its majorpurposes is to...

This annual series reflects the dynamism of social psychology in Europe and the attention now being paid to European ideas and research. Although open to authors of all nations, it furthers the international exchange of ideas by including substantial...

What role do relationships play in the individual's health and the functioning of families and communities? Recent research indicates that relationships are important not only to individuals' well-being, but also to families, whilst their importance in...

The field of family studies has recently seen the development of a more specialized focus on the character of particular relationships. The nature of these relationships may take many forms but typically involves individuals who view themselves as a unit...

This Handbook offers comprehensive coverage of current knowledge and recent advances with major sections on the origin and development of shyness and social anxiety, on social and personality factors, and on clinical perspectives and interventions. The...

When originally published in 1993 the first edition of this book was widely acknowledged as a definitive text in the field.The New Handbook builds on this success to provide updated reviews of many of the important theoretical and practical areas in...

This annual series reflects the dynamism of social psychology inEurope and the attention now being paid to European ideas andresearch.This review will further the international exchange of ideas byproviding an outlet for substantial accounts of...

A multidisciplinary team of experts examines violence from a resilience perspectiveViolence knows no boundaries. It attacks in schools, in families, and even in the workforce-places that should be regarded as safe havens. Encompassing the enormity of...

Psychology at the Movies explores the insights to be gained by applying various psychological lenses to popular films including cinematic depictions of human behavior, the psychology of filmmakers, and the impact of viewing movies. Uses the widest range...

Social psychiatry is concerned with the effects of the social environment on the mental health of the individual, and with the effects of the person with a mental disorder on his/her social environment. The field encompasses social interventions,...

Disability and Discourse applies and explains Conversation Analysis (CA), an established methodology for studying communication, to explore what happens during the everyday encounters of people with intellectual disabilities and the other people with...

Almost every woman has experienced bullying. Whether her role was that of victim, aggressor, or bystander, the pain of relational aggression (female bullying) lasts long after the incident has passed. In Mean Girls Grown Up, Cheryl Dellasega explores why...

Essentials of Social Anxiety is a shorter, revised paperback edition of The International Handbook of Social Anxiety, focusing on developmental and clinical perspectives. It is organized into two parts: The Development of Social Anxiety; and Clinical...

Written by a former professional baseball player whose career was ended with an injury to his pitching arm in the middle of his third season, Focus on the Good Stuff is filled with passion, authenticity, and humor. Author Mike Robbins offers a...

This new edition of Prejudice provides a comprehensive treatment of the subject, introducing the major theoretical ideas as well as providing a critical analysis of recent developments. Takes a social psychological perspective, analysing individual...

Are you a Disappearing Woman?"Beverly Engel has identified a widespread problem and provided women with wise guidelines for bursting through it. She writes with compassion and insight. If you think you are a Disappearing Woman, you will drink in this...

CYBERPSYCHOLOGY An important new textbook for an exciting area of contemporary psychological study and research... The field of cyberpsychology examines the psychology of interactions between individuals, societies and digital technologies. This...

Multiculturalism and Diversity focuses on the ways in which history and identity inform each other, and examines the politics of culture as well as the politics of cultural identities within the U.S. Illustrates the basic proposition that each of us is...

An unflinching look at the failure to achieve an equitable society with faith-based approaches to a meaningful racial reconciliation.While the dream of post-racial America remains unfulfilled and the current turmoil (George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, to...

Easy to read and unconventional, it is part workbook, self-help, nonfiction, and narrative; it also features funny comics to illustrate how to:Think in terms of chances and opportunities rather than problems and risks Motivate yourself, forge your own...

A Glimpse Behind the Facade of SuccessInThe Illusion of Invincibility, Paul Williams and Andreas Krebs take a no-punches-held look at the stories we tell ourselves about business success. The rags-to-riches tale is tempting, but we don't have to search...

Transform the Way Conflict Affects Your Love LifeWant to bring more peace into your relationship-and also get back that "spark" that's been missing?From bad breath to infidelity, find resolution for issues that cause division. If left unresolved, sources...

Introverts loving and living Many introverts in our world: More and more, people are identifying as introverts. Studies show that at least one-third of the people we encounter in our lives are introverts. Introverts loving and living Many introverts in...

As humans, we embrace our individuality, yet we chase the comfort and sense of purpose that comes from being part of a group. Especially timely given our polarized world, Chasing We-ness examines how social media, AI, new leadership styles, and other...

In June of 2017, an international group of specialists in ethnopharmacology, chemistry, botany, psychology, and anthropology met to discuss their findings of the last fifty years and assess the potential future for investigations into traditional...

We have entered the age of "peep culture": a tell-all, show-all, know-all digital phenomenon that is dramatically altering notions of privacy, individuality, security, and even humanity. Peep culture is reality TV, YouTube, MySpace, Facebook, Twitter,...

Interracial Housing was first published in 1951. Minnesota Archive Editions uses digital technology to make long-unavailable books once again accessible, and are published unaltered from the original University of Minnesota Press editions.One of the most...

Communication and Development was first published in 1966. Minnesota Archive Editions uses digital technology to make long-unavailable books once again accessible, and are published unaltered from the original University of Minnesota Press editions.What...

What are the human consequences of conflict and what are the appropriate service responses? This book seeks to provide an answer to these important questions, drawing on over twenty-five years of work by the author in Northern Ireland and elsewhere...

Leadership for the Great Transition a changemaker's toolkit for cultivating personal and community resilienceThe Regeneration Handbook offers an abundance of insights, stories, tools, practices, and resources for experienced and aspiring changemakers to...

A timely and urgent argument for preserving the work that connects us in the age of automation.With the rapid development of artificial intelligence and labour-saving technologies like self-checkouts and automated factories, the future of work has never...

How does an immortal deal with death?What can an ancient Time Lord teach us about real human nature?Why does the Doctor say he and Freud "got on very well"?How do the Daleks and Cybermen reflect concerns about losing our humanity?And what new challenges...

"BIFF is simple, powerful, and impactful. This book should bemandatory reading for the entire legal industry.Once you start to use BIFF, it becomes anantidote for caustic interactions.You can'tstop the poison, but BIFF gives you the antidote to...

There is a complex relationship between illness and identity. Missed and Dismissed Voices aims to expose the impact of hidden health problems on the daily lives of a growing number of older adults who live with chronic conditions and repeatedly face the...

The uses of shame (and shamelessness) in spheres that range from social media and consumerism to polarised politics and mass violence.Today, we are caught in a shame spiral - a vortex of mutual shaming that pervades everything from politics to social...

From the National Book Award winner, a powerful and timely rumination on how we can draw on historical examples of 'survivor power' to understand the upheaval and death caused by the COVID-19 pandemic-and collectively heal. In this...

In a groundbreaking first, cancel culture and its core elements are clearly defined, and a convincing case is made against this fundamentally un-American practice.Cancel culture is an insidious force in society today. In the seconds it takes to make one...

Crowds in American Culture, Society and Politics: A Psychosocial Semiotic Analysis is about the role of crowds in American society, culture, and politics. It offers a detailed description of Gustave Le Bon's The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind...

What drives serial killers to commit their horrific crimes? Are sex crimes really motivated by sexual desire? Why do some killers stop killing, while others escalate?The science of personality theory has advanced dramatically in recent years, shedding...