Why do we protest? What compels us to participate in crowd violence? Can gender discrimination in the workplace be explained in psychological terms? From terrorist attacks to political uprisings, the social problems that have shaped the beginning of the new millenium can be explained using the theories and application of social psychology. Social Psychology of Social Problems does just that, with top international experts examining real-life issues. The book takes the view that if a problem and its origins can be understood, then perhaps it can be prevented from happening again. Social Psychology of Social Problems is required reading for students and practitioners of psychology, social policy and international relations. Provocative and challenging, it will be an essential resource for those who are seeking a deeper understanding of how social psychology can explain our complex world.

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Applied social psychology combines the science of social psychology with the practical application of solving social problems that exist in the real world. This exciting textbook provides a thorough explanation of how social psychologists can contribute to the understanding and management of different social problems. A highly prestigious team of contributors from across Europe and the United States illustrate how social psychological theories, research methods and intervention techniques can be successfully applied to social problems encountered in the fields of physical and mental health, integration and immigration issues, gender issues, organizational issues, economic behaviour, political behaviour, environmental behaviour and education. Each field studied features an overview of important problems, the role of human behaviour in these problems, the factors influencing relevant behaviour, and effective ways to change this behaviour. This is an essential volume for all undergraduate and graduate students studying applied social psychology.

First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.

The Social Science Encyclopedia, first published in 1985 to acclaim from social scientists, librarians and students, was thoroughly revised in 1996, when reviewers began to describe it as a classic. This third edition has been radically recast. Over half the entries are new or have been entirely rewritten, and most of the balance have been substantially revised. Written by an international team of contributors, the Encyclopedia offers a global perspective on the key issues within the social sciences. Some 500 entries cover a variety of enduring and newly vital areas of study and research methods. Experts review theoretical debates from neo-evolutionism and rational choice theory to poststructuralism, and address the great questions that cut across the social sciences. What is the influence of genes on behaviour? What is the nature of consciousness and cognition? What are the causes of poverty and wealth? What are the roots of conflict, wars, revolutions and genocidal violence? This authoritative reference work is aimed at anyone with a serious interest in contemporary academic thinking about the individual in society.

The Matter Of This Book Has Been Drawn From Authentic Sources : Books Written By Western Scholars And Papers Published In Eminent Journals. The Subject Has Been Presented In An Analytical Style With Central, Side And Running Headings To Facilitate Understanding. Selected Questions Actually Asked In Various University Examinations Have Been Given At The End Of Each Chapter For The Purpose Of Preparation For The Examinations. Biblio¬Graphy At The End Is For Those Who Wish To Engage In Intense And Wide Reading.

1. Social Psychology : Definition, Nature and Scope, Method of Social Psychology (Behaviour) 2. Socialization : Meaning, Process, Principles, Determinants (Mechanism) and Agents 3. Social Perception Knowledge and Impression Formation and Management 4. Social Influence Processes : Social Theory, Confirmity, Compliance, Obedience and Intergroup Conflict 5. Interpersonal Attraction 6. Social Behaviour—Nature, Classification and Functions, Social Dynamics, Decision Making, Social Loafing and Facilitation 7. Group Influence Processes : Structure, Group Power, Determinants and Factors Influencing Group Cohesiveness 8. Intergroup Relations : Prejudice, Stereo Types, Conflict and Sources, Dynamics and Reduction Techniques 9. Nature, Formation and Components of Attitude 10. Helping Behaviour (Pro-Social Behaviour) : Personal, Situational and Socio-Cultural Determinants By Stander Effect and Theoretical Perspective 11. Aggression : Nature, Causes and Control Practical Psychology 1. Experiment Related Attitude Measurement 2. Social Behaviour 3. Social Competence