Handbook of Theories of Social Psychology
Collection: Volumes 1 & 2
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Social Psychology
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781473971370 | |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications | Publication: | August 31, 2011 |
| Imprint: | SAGE Publications Ltd | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781473971370 |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
| Publication: | August 31, 2011 |
| Imprint: | SAGE Publications Ltd |
| Language: | English |
Providing a comprehensive exploration of the major developments of social psychological theories that have taken place over the past half century, this innovative two-volume handbook is a state of the art overview of the primary theories and models that have been developed in this vast and fascinating field.
Authored by leading international experts, each chapter represents a personal and historical narrative of the theory's development including the inspirations, critical junctures, and problem-solving efforts that effected theoretical choices and determined the theory's impact and its evolution. Unique to this handbook, these narratives provide a rich background for understanding how theories are created, nurtured, and shaped over time, and examining their unique contribution to the field as a whole. To examine its societal impact, each theory is evaluated in terms of its applicability to better understanding and solving critical social issues and problems.
Providing a comprehensive exploration of the major developments of social psychological theories that have taken place over the past half century, this innovative two-volume handbook is a state of the art overview of the primary theories and models that have been developed in this vast and fascinating field.
Authored by leading international experts, each chapter represents a personal and historical narrative of the theory's development including the inspirations, critical junctures, and problem-solving efforts that effected theoretical choices and determined the theory's impact and its evolution. Unique to this handbook, these narratives provide a rich background for understanding how theories are created, nurtured, and shaped over time, and examining their unique contribution to the field as a whole. To examine its societal impact, each theory is evaluated in terms of its applicability to better understanding and solving critical social issues and problems.
