"This is an outstanding textbook that reflects the place, diversity and relevance of social psychology as a discipline with a unique approach to understanding human social behaviour, as it shapes events, trends and problems in the world we live in. It masterfully combines theoretical analysis, empirical proof and real–world pertinence to offer a deep, cutting–edge perspective on a vital, burgeoning and dynamic field of social science."
Arie W. Kruglanski, University of Maryland
"In this fourth edition of their successful textbook the editors have brought together 22 prominent European social psychologists to provide an introduction to social psychology which is both reader–friendly and intellectually challenging. I particularly liked its genuine international approach, balancing European ideas and research with those from elsewhere in the world."
Rupert Brown, University of Sussex "Over the past two decades, Introduction to Social Psychology has become a classic in European universities and beyond. Its fourth edition takes a big leap forward as not only is it extended by three more chapters, it has also raised its didactic standards to the highest levels of the American counterparts. Colourful illustrations, summaries, biographies of pioneers and other new features have further improved the readability and fun that comes with browsing through its chapters. Highly recommended!"
Fritz Strack, University of Wurzburg
The fourth edition of this highly successful introduction to social psychology the first to be written from a European perspective and translated into seven languages has been completely revised and updated. While maintaining its European heritage and comprehensive coverage of the area, all chapters have been totally rewritten to produce: Improved accessibility for students, including better illustrations, greater use of colour and a wider, more approachable format Fully integrated, cohesive and uniform chapters, ensured by a rigorous editorial process Improved consistency and a more concise writing style, structure and coverage An even fuller European treatment of the discipline, with contributions written by eminent social psychologists from across the continent, each a leading expert on the topics covered in a given chapter A host of useful, state–of–the–art pedagogical features that catch the imagination, including research close–ups, everyday psychology boxes and pioneer sections giving brief biographies of key figures in the field A full range of instructor support via the book s accompanying website at www.blackwellpublishing.com/socialpsych Combining its traditional academic rigour with a contemporary level of cohesion, accessibility, pedagogy and instructor support, the fourth edition of Introduction to Social Psychology provides the definitive European treatment of social psychology.