This is an introductory social psychology textbook that acknowledges two very different approaches being taken to social psychology - experimental and critical. These conflicting approaches are brought together in a single, coherent text.
This groundbreaking new textbook takes a different perspective on social psychology, focused on the social and cultural worlds we inhabit, and encompassing a wide range of core social psychology topics – from the self to relationships, gender to health, racism to mental distress. Taking a critical approach, this book explores how qualitative methods and interpretational analyses can be used to examine human behaviour and what it is like living in today’s media-led world. It explicitly challenges all forms of Othering, taking a fresh look at human values, embodiment, agency, communication, thinking and feeling. It goes beyond the individualising scientific approach taken by traditional psychology, instead concentrating on the psychology of what makes us human – qualities like empathy and compassion, courage and dignity, kindness and sympathy – and how we can nurture them. Offering a fascinating alternative to existing resources and enhanced by carefully chosen full-colour illustrations, the book and associated companion website include original pedagogical features such as reflective exercises, further resources and a glossary, offering opportunities for readers to customise their learning experience. Featuring a course mapping section that sets out how the text can be used in relation to psychology curriculum requirements and common course structures, this interdisciplinary resource provides accessible and engaging reading for students studying psychology and other disciplines, including sociology, cultural studies, politics and media studies, as well as applied areas such as nursing, policing and management. It is also for anyone who is interested in what psychology can tell us about our lives and place in the world.
Focuses on the two different approaches to social psychology - experimental and critical. This book addresses such questions as: What is social psychology: a natural science, a social science, a human science or something else? How should social psychology be studied: by doing experiments or by analysing discourse?
This is an introductory social psychology textbook that acknowledges two very different approaches being taken to social psychology - experimental and critical. These conflicting approaches are brought together in a single, coherent text.
The Children Act is a far-reaching, comprehensive piece of legislation which, since its full implementation in 1991, has brought aboutvery considerable changes in the way that children's welfare is tackled. This book provides a practical guide to all aspects of the Act, and addresses a range of other legislation which affects children's welfare.
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