Brendan Gough
Critical Social Psychology
- ISBN 13:
- 9780230303850
- author:
- Brendan Gough
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Palgrave Macmillan
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 364
- Dimensions:
- 23.11 x 15.49 x 2.29 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Psychology, Personality,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Critical Social Psychology: An Introduction provides essential insight into social psychology, addressing key questions about identity and subjectivity. This updated edition explores approaches such as social constructionism and psychoanalysis, demonstrating their practical application in topics like social influence and prejudice. The book features two new chapters on applied health psychology and applied work psychology, as well as 'critical thinking boxes' to illustrate the relevance of theory and debates. Revised content includes an expanded section on research methods and enhanced coverage of action research and critical narrative approaches. Ideal for students of psychology and other social sciences, Critical Social Psychology offers a comprehensive understanding of the field's key topics and critical approaches, guiding readers through the complex landscape of social psychology.