Social Psychology of Social Problems
The Intergroup Context
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Why do we protest? What compels us to participate in crowd violence? Can gender discrimination in the workplace be explained in psychological terms?
From terrorist attacks to political uprisings, the social problems that have shaped the beginning of the new millenium can be explained using the theories and application of social psychology. Social Psychology of Social Problems does just that, with top international experts examining real-life issues. The book takes the view that if a problem and its origins can be understood, then perhaps it can be prevented from happening again.
Social Psychology of Social Problems is required reading for students and practitioners of psychology, social policy and international relations. Provocative and challenging, it will be an essential resource for those who are seeking a deeper understanding of how social psychology can explain our complex world.
Why do we protest? What compels us to participate in crowd violence? Can gender discrimination in the workplace be explained in psychological terms?
From terrorist attacks to political uprisings, the social problems that have shaped the beginning of the new millenium can be explained using the theories and application of social psychology. Social Psychology of Social Problems does just that, with top international experts examining real-life issues. The book takes the view that if a problem and its origins can be understood, then perhaps it can be prevented from happening again.
Social Psychology of Social Problems is required reading for students and practitioners of psychology, social policy and international relations. Provocative and challenging, it will be an essential resource for those who are seeking a deeper understanding of how social psychology can explain our complex world.
Its focus on the reallife applications of social psychology theory it connects past events and current social problems to the psychology behind the problems
Written by top international researchers from across social psychology, featuring classic and cuttingedge research
It covers a broad range of fascinating social problems, including tyranny, protest, racism and terrorism, making it a onestop resource for students
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Agnieszka Golec de Zavala
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