Social Psychology (SAGE Benchmarks in Psychology) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0761940448 ISBN 13: 9780761940449

Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2002

Synopsis

Covering the entire scope of mainstream social psychology, this collection contains benchmark readings with a particular emphasis on recent key publications to complement older classic works. The readings are mainly empirical articles that not only cover the significant ideas and key debates in the field, but also show how social psychological knowledge is obtained through research. In addition to the 80 key original articles included in the collection, the set opens with an introductory editorial essay by Michael A Hogg setting out the rationale behind the selections, and providing an illuminating discussion of the development of social psychology and its theoretical foundations.

Volume 1 covers topics in social cognition and social perception - including impression formation, attribution, schemas, categories and categorization, stereotyping, the self and self-related phenomena and attitudes.

Volume 2 covers social interaction - including social comparison, attraction and rejection, prosocial behaviour and social dilemmas, compliance, power, persuasion, obedience, aggression, communication and negotiation.

Volume 3 covers people in groups - including group and individual performance and decision making, conformity and minority influence, roles, socialization, leadership and group remembering.

Volume 4 covers intergroup behaviour and societal context - including relative deprivation, group conflict, discrimination, disadvantage, prejudice, social identity, crowd behaviour, social protest, intergroup contact and culture.

This 4-volume reference set will make an invaluable addition to any academic library with an interest in and/or existing collection in social psychology. Given its diverse yet coherent organization, it ought to provide an excellent supplement on courses in social psychology where students need to engage with the provocative ideas which have made this field both lively and fascinating.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Social Psychology 4th edition is a superb introductory text, now fully revised and updated.  It remains very accessible, written to engage and involve. It is clearly structured and comprehensive, exploring key aspects of social psychology.  Through its many features and lively approach, Social Psychology will inform and challenge students everywhere.

 

Social Psychology consolidates European and North American perspectives effectively to provide coverage with a unique global flavour.

 

NEW FEATURES:

§         Increased coverage of social identity, affect, groups, deviance, ideology, and implicit attitudes reflects current issues and developments.

§         New student friendly features, including theory and concepts boxes, research highlights, real world examples, and applied contexts highlight key information throughout.

§         Inclusion of colour photographs and illustrations clarifies subject matter and supports understanding of every topic.

 

CLASSIC FEATURES

§         Coverage of inter-group relations, social identity, social representations and levels of explanation presented within a European context.

§         Full consideration of traditional topics such as social cognition, attitudes, influence, leadership and decision making, interpersonal relationships and aggression.

§         Stand-alone chapters on culture, self and identity, and language and communication.

§         Applied fields of health, organizations, and gender are integrated throughout.

§         Addresses the historical context and background of social psychology’s theories and research.

§         Real world examples are used throughout to promote debate and further

exploration of the subject.

 

 

§         Students and Lecturers will find a range of targeted resources on our Companion Website such as self-test questions for each chapter, a password-protected Instructor's Manual and testbank files. To access these materials, visit www.pearsoned.co.uk/hogg

 

 

THE AUTHORS

Michael Hogg is Professor of Social Psychology at the University of Queensland, and Visiting Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He has previously lectured at Bristol University, Princeton University, and the University of Melbourne, and has been a British Academy Visiting Professor at Birmingham University.

Graham Vaughan is Professor of Psychology at the University of Auckland. He has previously held posts at Bristol University, Cambridge University, the Maison des Sciences de l’Homme in Paris, the University of Illinois, Princeton University, and the National University of Singapore.

 

 

About the Author:

Michael Hogg is Professor of Social Psychology at Claremont Graduate University. He is also an Honorary Professor of Psychology at the University of Kent and the University of Queensland. His research focuses on social identity processes within and between large and small groups, and he has published widely on topics including intergroup relations, group cohesion, leadership, group motivations, and conformity processes. Professor Hogg is co-editor of the journal Group Processes and Intergroup Relations, an associate editor of the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, and Senior Consulting Editor for the SAGE Social Psychology Program. He is a fellow of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues, the Western Psychological Association, and the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia.

Michael Hogg’ home page: http://www.cgu.edu/pages/3948.asp

Social Identity Lab: http://www.cgu.edu/pages/5271.asp

About this edition

• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0761940448
• ISBN 13: 9780761940449
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 1570
• Editor: Hogg Michael