Social Psychology & Interactions

"Personality and Individual Differences" is a state-of-the-art undergraduate textbook that covers the salient and recent literature on personality, intellectual ability, motivation, and other individual differences such as creativity, emotional intelligence, leadership, and vocational interests. As ... More

This book is a fresh approach to one of Jung's best-known and most exciting concepts. Richard M. Gray uses archetypes as the basis for a new means of interpreting the world and lays the foundations of what he terms an 'archetypal sociology'. Jung's ideas are combined with elements of modern biology ... More

A growing number of art therapists are trained also in group analytic psychotherapy. The merging of these two disciplines in the art psychotherapy group provide a new form of treatment, and offers clients an opportunity for the communication of feelings which is not possible in purely verbal groups.... More

A growing number of art therapists are trained also in group analytic psychotherapy. The merging of these two disciplines in the art psychotherapy group provide a new form of treatment, and offers clients an opportunity for the communication of feelings which is not possible in purely verbal groups.... More

"Even Paranoids Have Enemies" comprises theoretical, political and clinical essays which discuss and elucidate the complex relationship between paranoia and persecution. The politics of the Middle East, the pressures within Japanese society, the dynamics of the drug scene and the effects of mechanic... More

Community psychology is an exciting, controversial and challenging field within psychology. In this engaging and lively book, internationally renowned community psychologist Jim Orford discusses the latest debates, research and practices within this growing field. "Community Psychology: Challenges,... More

This is a title in the modular "Principles in Psychology Series," designed for A-level and other introductory courses, aiming to provide students embarking on psychology courses with the necessary background and context. One aspect of this is to consider contemporary psychology in the light of its h... More

"With detail and subtlety, Rosenblum brings out the moral and political ambiguities of associations in the United States. Her book is a great read!"--Iris Young, University of PittsburghIn recent years, membership has dropped in traditional voluntary associations such as Rotary Clubs, Jaycees, and b... More

Methods of approaching the study of discourse have developed rapidly in the last ten years, influenced by a growing interdisciplinary spirit among linguistics and anthropology, sociology, cognitive and cultural psychology and cultural studies, as well as among established sub-fields within linguisti... More

This volume describes classic and contemporary theory and research in social psychology that sheds light on how people think about health and illness, as well as their willingness to engage in health-relevant behaviors. The Editors have selected papers that serve to illustrate the reciprocal relatio... More

This fascinating book makes an important contribution to the history of the social sciences. It tells the largely hidden story of how social psychology became an international social science, vividly documenting the micro-politics of a virtually forgotten committee, the Committee on Transnational So... More

This impressive collection features Richard Herrnstein's most important and original contributions to the social and behavioral sciences--his papers on choice behavior in animals and humans and on his discovery and elucidation of a general principle of choice called the matching law. In recent year... More

The second edition of this successful textbook continues to offer a sophisticated treatment of consumer psychology which is directly related to the concerns of marketing management, especially in terms of market segmentation, product positioning and new product development. It has an international a... More

Powerful and timely, "A Common Humanity" asks why the language of morality has failed us. Drawing on examples of the Holocaust, the David Irving affair, the case of Mary Bell and the treatment of the Aborigines in Australia, Raimond Gaita challenges our received thinking about evil in this provocati... More

"The Blackwell Companion to Sociology of Families" is an authoritative volume of original essays by expert contributors. It tackles a range of issues relevant to family life today, such as social inequality, parenting practices, children's work, the changing patterns of citizenship, and challenges c... More

An impressive attack on 'primordialist' explanations of contemporary violence in north India. Paul Brass, who is among the best-known political scientists working on India, writes on a controversial topic in an engaging way that will appeal to a wide spectrum of readers interested in interethnic vio... More

Research clearly indicates that ethnic groups differ significantly on levels of mental and physical health, antisocial behavior, and educational attainment. This book explains these variations with respect to their psychological and social functioning and tests competing hypotheses about the mechani... More

Research clearly indicates that ethnic groups differ significantly on levels of mental and physical health, antisocial behavior, and educational attainment. This book explains these variations with respect to their psychological and social functioning and tests competing hypotheses about the mechani... More

Profound transformations in the nature and organization of work are occurring worldwide, with potentially far reaching social and economic consequences. The changing nature of global economic and social environments has led to a complex relationship between work, leisure, social structure and qualit... More