Understanding Angry Groups: Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Their Motivations and Effects on Society
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology, Health & Well Being, Psychology
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781440833519 | |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO | Publication: | January 23, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Praeger | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781440833519 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO |
| Publication: | January 23, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Praeger |
| Language: | English |
This book examines the dynamics that lead to anger in individuals, within groups, and between groups; identifies the role of the media in angry group behavior; and offers solutions for dealing with angry groups and channeling that negative energy in positive ways.
• Presents angry group dynamics from various perspectives, ranging from individual personality to group behavior to mass social movements
• Draws expertise from diverse academic areas and presents information that will be accessible to anyone interested in history and the social and political sciences
• Connects with current societal and political issues that often receive attention in the news and popular media
This book examines the dynamics that lead to anger in individuals, within groups, and between groups; identifies the role of the media in angry group behavior; and offers solutions for dealing with angry groups and channeling that negative energy in positive ways.
• Presents angry group dynamics from various perspectives, ranging from individual personality to group behavior to mass social movements
• Draws expertise from diverse academic areas and presents information that will be accessible to anyone interested in history and the social and political sciences
• Connects with current societal and political issues that often receive attention in the news and popular media
