Handbook of Theories of Social Psychology: Collection: Volumes 1 & 2

Handbook of Theories of Social Psychology: Collection: Volumes 1 & 2
ISBN-10
1446269000
ISBN-13
9781446269008
Series
Handbook of Theories of Social Psychology
Category
Psychology
Pages
1144
Language
English
Published
2011-08-31
Publisher
SAGE
Authors
Paul A M Van Lange, Arie W Kruglanski, E Tory Higgins

Description

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.

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