Tileaga, Cristian

Psychology and History: Interdisciplinary Explorations

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ISBN 13:
9781316502846
author:
Tileaga, Cristian
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Cambridge University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2015
Pages:
324
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.7 centimetres (0
Genre:
History, General, Nonfiction,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£42.58

Description

Psychology and History: A Dialogue for the Future This book explores the complex relationship between psychology and history, two disciplines that share a primary concern with understanding the human experience. Despite their shared goals, the two fields have historically been wary of each other, with a climate of mutual suspicion lingering over their interactions. Thirteen chapters bring together internationally renowned psychologists and historians to examine the ways in which their disciplines could benefit from closer dialogue. By drawing on examples from diverse cultural contexts, including eighteenth-century Britain, apartheid South Africa, and conflict-torn Yugoslavia, contributors offer fresh perspectives on topics such as social memory, prejudice, stereotyping, and emotion. This book encourages researchers to engage in genuine dialogue, generating new ideas, research questions, and problems that can inform their work. By exploring the possibilities for future intellectual and empirical development, Psychology and History provides a valuable resource for scholars seeking to advance our understanding of the human condition.

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