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Posthuman Community Psychology: A Psychology for Marginalised People - Hardcover

Richards, Michael

 
9780367523893: Posthuman Community Psychology: A Psychology for Marginalised People
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0367523892 ISBN 13: 9780367523893
Publisher: Routledge, 2023

Synopsis

Posthuman Community Psychology is an exploration of mainstream psychology through a critical posthumanity perspective, examining psychology’s place in the world and its relationship with marginalised people, with a focus on people with disabilities.

The book argues that the history of modern psychology is underpinned by reductionism and individualism, which is embedded within the contemporary psychology that we know today despite the challenges from critical and community psychologists who seek a more empowering, inclusive, and activist psychology. The posthuman community psychology ideas that emerge in this book examine and intersect with mainstream psychology, critical and community psychologies, critical posthumanities and disability studies to propose an imaginative, reflective, and relational new psychology that represents a collection of possibilities that do not remain entrenched in older ways of thinking about humans and human connections. Richards proposes that psychology has the potential to evolve and make a powerful and profound difference for marginalised people, but a genuine desire for change from psychologists is essential for this to happen.

Illustrating the important considerations needed when examining the relationship between the discipline of psychology and marginalised people, this book is fascinating reading for community psychology students and academics, aspiring professional psychologists, community workers, and policy makers.

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About the Author

Michael Richards is a Senior Lecturer in Applied Health and Social Care, Community Psychologist and Chartered Psychologist at Edge Hill University, UK.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2023
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0367523892
ISBN 13 
9780367523893
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
182