Social, group or collective psychology Books
Cambridge University Press Psychotherapy in Everyday Life
Book SynopsisThis book shines important light on processes of personal change and learning in practice, launching a new theoretical approach to personhood. Drier offers an understanding of the workings of therapy and a rich set of findings for research invaluable for graduates and practitioners in psychology, education, counseling and sociology.Trade Review'… the book is provocative. The important thing is what it provokes, which is consideration of what therapy means to clients when they're back home. Dreier's work is recommended for anyone interested in addressing this important question.' Theory and PsychologyTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Researching psychotherapy as a social practice; 2. Theorizing persons in structures of social practice; 3. A study: its design and conduct; 4. Clients' ordinary lives plus sessions; 5. Therapy in clients' social practice across places; 6. Changes in clients' practice across places; 7. Changing problems across places; 8. The conduct of everyday life and the life trajectory; 9. The childrens' changing conducts of everyday life and life trajectories; 10. The parents' changing conducts of everyday life and life trajectories; 11. The changing conduct of everyday family life and family trajectory; 12. Research in social practice.
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Cambridge University Press The Normal Personality
Book SynopsisIn The Normal Personality, Steven Reiss argues that human beings are naturally intolerant of people who express values significantly different from their own. Reiss shows how normal motives underlie many personality and relationship problems. Reiss applies his theory of motivation to leadership, human development, relationships, and counselling.Trade Review'… In a time when children, and even household pets, swallow Prozac, Reiss revives a neglected diagnosis for worrywarts, wallflowers, daydreamers, pessimists, and eccentrics alike: normal. He broadens normality by outlining how abnormal behaviors can arise when life motives are obstructed or personal values contradicted. Reiss lists how various combinations of 16 basic desires lead to dilemmas that eventually bring people to counseling. He offers a way to manage personal problems, without cracking the medicine cabinet or the skeleton closet.' Science NewsTable of Contents1. My wife thinks something is wrong with me; 2. The sixteen basic desires; 3. Intensity of basic motivation; 4. Normal personality types; 5. Overcoming personal troubles; 6. Six reasons for adolescent underachievement; 7. Self-hugging and personal blind spots; 8. Relationships; 9. Reinterpretation of Myers-Briggs personality types; 10. The sixteen principles of motivation; Appendix A. Dictionary of normal personality traits; Appendix B. Reiss Motivation Profile Estimator; Appendix C. The sixteen basic desires at a glance.
£37.05
Cambridge University Press The Psychology of Genocide
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Cambridge University Press Personality Traits
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Cambridge University Press Memory War and Trauma
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Cambridge University Press Interpersonal Trust During Childhood and Adolescence
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Cambridge University Press Television Power and the Public in Russia
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Cambridge University Press Organizational Decision Making
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Cambridge University Press The Nature of Hate
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Cambridge University Press Pragmatism and Methodology
Book SynopsisDesigned for social scientists working with big data sets, this book maps out the cycle of research, from epistemology and ethical questions to data collection and analysis. It introduces a unique mixed methods approach by integrating qualitative and quantitative methods. This book is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.Trade Review'This book offers a more than welcome clarification of the role of pragmatism as a framework for several methodological contexts. It is very important for qualitative, mixed methods, and big data research, and for the methodological foundation of psychological research. It is clearly written and very accessible for various audiences.' Uwe Flick, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany'We must congratulate the authors for this bountiful attempt to cross the divide between the quantitative and qualitative research communities. Their choice of philosophic pragmatism as the vehicle for this uniting is right on target, and their concern with ethical implications adds vital dimension to the ongoing dialogues. This is a vitally needed reflection.' Kenneth J. Gergen, Swarthmore College, USA'This remarkable book insists that social research should work on expanding human possibilities in ethical, imaginative, and responsive ways. Building on early American pragmatism, the authors argue that complex multifarious human interests can only be addressed by mixing different research methods. Their stance greatly contributes to current debates on truth, post-truth, epistemology, and useful knowledge, among other fundamental issues.' Ivana Markova, University of Stirling, UK'This book should be used in introductory research methods courses, to complement the standard texts. Students will enjoy this book, which presents a clear and elegant introduction to research methodology from a pragmatist perspective, with a leaning toward mixed methodology.' Fathali M. Moghaddam, Georgetown University, USA'Informative, insightful, and eminently practical. Gillespie, Glăveanu, and de Saint Laurent capture the spirit of pragmatist thinking, redevelop it in the context of contemporary problems, and present it to us in a way that is timely and reinvigorates social scientific inquiry.' Kieran O'Doherty, University of Guelph, CanadaTable of ContentsPreface; 1. Pragmatism; 2. Epistemology: How We Know; 3. Theory: What We Know; 4. Creating Questions; 5. Eliciting and Transforming Data; 6. Mixing Qualitative And Quantitative Methods; 7. Multi-Resolution Research; 8. Ethics; 9. Expanding Human Possibilities; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Behavioral Insights for Public Policy
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Cambridge University Press Agency and Transformation
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Cambridge University Press Critical Consciousness
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Cambridge University Press Two or More
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Cambridge University Press The Fair Process Effect
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Cambridge University Press Benign Bigotry
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Cambridge University Press Benign Bigotry
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Cambridge University Press Guidebook to Community Consulting
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Cambridge University Press Guidebook to Community Consulting
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Cambridge University Press Applied Narrative Psychology
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Cambridge University Press Applied Narrative Psychology
Book SynopsisNarrative psychology is at the heart of what it is to be human: we are storytellers. This book employs narrative to enable practitioners to deal more effectively with their clients by providing a series of techniques to improve response and practice.Trade Review'Narrative is at the heart of meaning-making of ourselves and the world, of the human endeavour. Its importance cannot be overrated! Multi-disciplinary facts of narrative work are brought to us by this unique book from a scientifically trauma-informed author who sees through the different dimensions of the topic in a brilliant way. In Nigel Hunt's book the reader will find a reliable compilation that settles the ramified quest for the comprehension of 'narrative'. A reliable must-read for everyone who works with narratives in the real world.' Maggie Schauer, Maggie Schauer, University of Konstanz, author of Narrative Exposure Therapy: A Short-Term Treatment for Traumatic Stress Disorders'As humans we are storytellers. Our stories of who we are and what happened to us are what give meaning to our lives. Nigel Hunt has written a wonderful book that recognises how central narrative is to the practice of psychology. His message challenges contemporary psychologists to understand the power of narrative. It is a call for new research and thinking that puts people's stories at the centre of what works. This is a book for all applied psychologists.' Stephen Joseph, University of Nottingham, author of Think Like a Therapist: Six Life-Changing Insights for Leading a Good LifeTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. What is narrative?; 3. Narratives in psychology; 4. Master narratives; 5. Narrative methods; 6. Life interviews; 7. Narrative writing; 8. Narrative therapy; 9. Narrative exposure therapy; 10. Narrative medicine; 11. Narrative health psychology; 12. Narrative work psychology; 13. Narrative coaching; 14. Conclusions; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Feeding Bonding and the Formation of Social Relationships
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Cambridge University Press The Social Psychology of Trauma
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Cambridge University Press Right and Wronged in International Relations
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Cambridge University Press Right and Wronged in International Relations
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Cambridge University Press Experiences of Sexual Minority and Gender Diverse Individuals in Romantic Relationships
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Cambridge University Press The Cambridge Handbook of Personal Relationships
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Cambridge University Press The Cambridge Handbook of the Psychology of Violent Extremism
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Cambridge University Press The Cambridge Handbook of the Psychology of Violent Extremism
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Cambridge University Press Choices in a Chaotic Campaign
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Cambridge University Press Choices in a Chaotic Campaign
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Cambridge University Press The Meaning of Paradoxes and Paradoxical Thinking
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Cambridge University Press Evolution in International Relations
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Cambridge University Press Seeing Is Disbelieving
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Cambridge University Press Hate Speech
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Cambridge University Press Understanding and Coping in Social Relationships with Narcissists
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Cambridge University Press Mindfulness and Performance
Book SynopsisThis volume illustrates how performers from a variety of disciplines - including sport, dance and music - can use mindfulness to achieve peak performance and improve personal well-being. An international group of leading scholars presents cutting-edge research, demonstrating the efficacy of mindfulness across cultures.Trade Review'Mindfulness and Performance is an extremely comprehensive volume, which summarizes the theoretical foundations, and scientific research to date regarding how mindfulness training enhances performance. It is a must read for professionals interested in sharing mindfulness and supporting athletes, musicians, and others in finding flow in sports and in life.' Amy Saltzman, author of Still Quiet Place for Athletes: Transformational Mindfulness Skills for Finding Flow in Sports and in LifeTable of ContentsPart I. Introduction to Mindfulness: History and Theoretical Understanding: 1. Mindfulness scholarship and interventions: a review Itai Ivtzan and Rona Hart; 2. Mindfulness, emotion regulation, and performance Zella E. Moore; 3. Self-compassion, distress tolerance, and mindfulness in performance Amy L. Baltzell; 4. Flow and mindfulness in performance Susan Jackson; 5. Peak performance: Langerian mindfulness and flow Sayyed Mohsen Fatemi, Elizabeth Ward and Ellen J. Langer; 6. Langerian mindfulness and liminal performing spaces Sayyed Mohsen Fatemi; Part II. Formal Mindfulness Interventions in Sport: 7. Scientific advancements of mindfulness- and acceptance-based models in sport psychology: a decade in time, a seismic shift in philosophy and practice Frank L. Gardner; 8. Mindful sport performance enhancement (MPSE): development and application Keith A. Kaufman, Carol R. Glass and Tim R. Pineau; 9. Mindfulness training in elite athletes: mPEAK with BMX cyclists Lori Haase, Göran Kenttä, Steven Hickman, Amy L. Baltzell and Martin Paulus; Part III. Mindfulness: Theory to Practice in Sport and Exercise: 10. Mindfulness and the Olympic athlete – a personal journey Peter Haberl; 11. Mindfulness training program for Chinese athletes and its effectiveness Gangyan Si, Cheuk-Hang Lo and Chunqing Zhang; 12. The mindful AFL player: engagement, mobile apps, and well-being Jo Mitchell and Craig Hassed; 13. Mindfulness and exercise Rebecca Sherlock-Shangraw and Vanessa Loverme Akhtar; 14. Mindfulness, eating, body, and performance Jessyca Arthur-Cameselle; Part IV. Mindfulness and the Performing Arts: 15. Langerian mindfulness and optimal performance Amy L. Baltzell and Trevor A. Cote; 16. Mindfulness and dancers Gene M. Moyle; 17. Attention, centering, and being mindful: medical specialties to the performing arts Patsy Tremayne and Ashlee Morgan; 18. Mindfulness in music Tim Patston; Part V. Mindfulness for Coaches, Practitioners, and Mentors: 19. Interpersonal mindfulness for athletic coaches and other performance professionals Joe Mannion and Mark Andersen; 20. Utilizing mindfulness strategies in mentoring and coaching socially vulnerable youth John McCarthy and Laura Hayden; 21. Awareness, self-awareness, and mindfulness: the application of theory to practice Burt Giges and Gerald Reid; Part VI. Future Directions: 22. The future of mindfulness and performance across disciplines Amy L. Baltzell and Josh Summers.
£92.14
Cambridge University Press Mindfulness and Performance Current Perspectives in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Book SynopsisIncorporating the theoretical conceptualizations of Jon Kabat-Zinn and Ellen Langer, this volume illustrates how performers from a variety of disciplines - including sport, dance and music - can use mindfulness to achieve peak performance and improve personal well-being. Leading scholars in the field present cutting-edge research and outline their unique approach to mindfulness that is supported by both theory and practice. They provide an overview of current mindfulness-based manuals and programs used around the globe in countries such as the United States, China and Australia, exploring their effectiveness across cultures. Mindfulness and Performance will be a beneficial reference for practitioners, social and sport psychologists, coaches, athletes, teachers and students.Trade Review'Mindfulness and Performance is an extremely comprehensive volume, which summarizes the theoretical foundations, and scientific research to date regarding how mindfulness training enhances performance. It is a must read for professionals interested in sharing mindfulness and supporting athletes, musicians, and others in finding flow in sports and in life.' Amy Saltzman, author of Still Quiet Place for Athletes: Transformational Mindfulness Skills for Finding Flow in Sports and in LifeTable of ContentsPart I. Introduction to Mindfulness: History and Theoretical Understanding: 1. Mindfulness scholarship and interventions: a review Itai Ivtzan and Rona Hart; 2. Mindfulness, emotion regulation, and performance Zella E. Moore; 3. Self-compassion, distress tolerance, and mindfulness in performance Amy L. Baltzell; 4. Flow and mindfulness in performance Susan Jackson; 5. Peak performance: Langerian mindfulness and flow Sayyed Mohsen Fatemi, Elizabeth Ward and Ellen J. Langer; 6. Langerian mindfulness and liminal performing spaces Sayyed Mohsen Fatemi; Part II. Formal Mindfulness Interventions in Sport: 7. Scientific advancements of mindfulness- and acceptance-based models in sport psychology: a decade in time, a seismic shift in philosophy and practice Frank L. Gardner; 8. Mindful sport performance enhancement (MPSE): development and application Keith A. Kaufman, Carol R. Glass and Tim R. Pineau; 9. Mindfulness training in elite athletes: mPEAK with BMX cyclists Lori Haase, Göran Kenttä, Steven Hickman, Amy L. Baltzell and Martin Paulus; Part III. Mindfulness: Theory to Practice in Sport and Exercise: 10. Mindfulness and the Olympic athlete – a personal journey Peter Haberl; 11. Mindfulness training program for Chinese athletes and its effectiveness Gangyan Si, Cheuk-Hang Lo and Chunqing Zhang; 12. The mindful AFL player: engagement, mobile apps, and well-being Jo Mitchell and Craig Hassed; 13. Mindfulness and exercise Rebecca Sherlock-Shangraw and Vanessa Loverme Akhtar; 14. Mindfulness, eating, body, and performance Jessyca Arthur-Cameselle; Part IV. Mindfulness and the Performing Arts: 15. Langerian mindfulness and optimal performance Amy L. Baltzell and Trevor A. Cote; 16. Mindfulness and dancers Gene M. Moyle; 17. Attention, centering, and being mindful: medical specialties to the performing arts Patsy Tremayne and Ashlee Morgan; 18. Mindfulness in music Tim Patston; Part V. Mindfulness for Coaches, Practitioners, and Mentors: 19. Interpersonal mindfulness for athletic coaches and other performance professionals Joe Mannion and Mark Andersen; 20. Utilizing mindfulness strategies in mentoring and coaching socially vulnerable youth John McCarthy and Laura Hayden; 21. Awareness, self-awareness, and mindfulness: the application of theory to practice Burt Giges and Gerald Reid; Part VI. Future Directions: 22. The future of mindfulness and performance across disciplines Amy L. Baltzell and Josh Summers.
£39.99
Cambridge University Press Intractable Conflicts
Book SynopsisProvides a comprehensive, interdisciplinary, original and holistic analysis of the socio-psychological foundations and dynamics of intractable conflicts and their resolution.Trade Review'The book explains social-psychological thinking on a very complicated topic. By compiling and integrating such a large body of research, not to mention the singularly large body of work he and his team have themselves done, Daniel Bar-Tal has done a tremendous service to research on intractable conflict. This is an accessible, but rich volume. It is a must read for anyone interested in intergroup conflict, or even singular societies engaged in such conflict.' Lucas Mazur, Culture and Psychology'… this is an excellent book that, at once, develops a powerful set of concepts and an overarching argument about intractable conflicts and their potential displacement. Most impressive is the way that its leading concepts produce a political psychology that can address both individual and collective psychic states and their mutual imbrication. This is distilled in its master concept of the sociopsychological repertoire. At the same time, it is an invaluable guide to vast tracts of the most pertinent research literature, especially in social psychology.' John D. Cash, Political Psychology'Daniel Bar-Tal has with this book, as well as with his overall work, contributed as a social scientist to the promotion of the idea of peace as much as Desmond Tutu has as a bishop or Andrei Sakharov as a nuclear physicist. This sets the task for many of us in our professions as doctors, priests, businesspeople, and teachers, to do as much as we can to improve the world in which we live at least a little bit.' Nebojša Petrović, Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology'Intractable Conflicts: Socio-Psychological Foundations and Dynamics is a veritable gold mine. Its organization is intelligent and coherent, and its range and coverage is appropriately encyclopedic. This book deals with the theoretical issues around the concepts of intractable conflicts. It analyzes the socio-psychological foundation and dynamics of intractable conflicts and their peace-building on the basis of a particular conceptual framework that Daniel Bar-Tal developed with his cumulative years of experience in living with the Israeli-Arab and Israeli-Palestinian conflicts.' Oluwaseun Bamidele, International Journal on World PeaceTable of ContentsIntroduction; Part I: 1. Nature of intractable conflicts; 2. Eruption of intractable conflicts; 3. Escalation of intractable conflicts; Part II: 4. Collective memory of intractable conflicts; 5. Ethos of conflict; 6. Collective emotional orientations in intractable conflicts; Part III: 7. Institutionalization of the culture of conflict; 8. Socio-psychological barriers to peaceful conflict resolution; Part IV: 9. Breaking the cycles of intractable conflict; 10. Peace building: concepts and their nature; 11. Peace building: processes and methods; Epilogue; References.
£45.98
Cambridge University Press The Psychology of Risk
Book SynopsisSince the first edition of The Psychology of Risk there have been enormous macro-economic and socio-political changes globally - the chaos in the world banking system and the financial crisis and recessions that it presaged; the Arab Spring and the revolutionary shifts in power in the Middle East with rippled consequences around the world; the development of ever-more sophisticated cyber-terrorism that can strike the private individual or the nation state with equal ease. Amidst these changes in the face of hazard, do the psychological models built to explain human reactions to risk still apply? Has the research over the last few years resulted in an improvement in our understanding of how people perceive and act in relation to risk? In this second edition Professor Dame Breakwell uses illustrations and current examples to address these questions and provide a totally up-to-the minute review of what is known about the psychology of risk.Trade Review'This updated second edition of The Psychology of Risk is a captivating book. Once again Professor Glynis Breakwell has produced a most insightful volume, crammed with all the latest theoretical findings running from affect heuristic to nudge, and contemporary risk examples. It is essential reading for policy makers, consultants and academics who have an interest in risk.' Ragnar Lofstedt, King's College London'The second edition of Glynis Breakwell's book The Psychology of Risk provides a comprehensive, accurate and appealing review of the complex research field of risk perception. It can serve as a valuable resource for advanced students as well as risk managers, communicators and regulators.' Ortwin Renn, University of Stuttgart, and President of the International Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)'In this carefully updated, timely text, Breakwell provides rigorous analysis and insights into the social psychological consequences of, and resources for, living in a world of increasing risk and uncertainty.' Caroline Howarth, London School of Economics and Political Science'This thoughtful, comprehensive and engaging book will be immensely valuable to students, researchers, and anyone charged with making important decisions in the face of risk.' Paul Slovic, University of Oregon and Decision Research, and author of The Perception of RiskTable of Contents1. A social psychological framework for analysing risk; 2. Hazard perception; 3. Individual and group differences in risk perception; 4. Decision-making about risks; 5. Risk and emotion; 6. Risk communication; 7. Errors and accidents, emergencies and disasters; 8. Risk management: risk in complex systems; 9. Social amplification, social representations and identity processes; 10. Changing risk reactions: lessons from the psychology of risk.
£42.74
Cambridge University Press Bayesian Cognitive Modeling
Book SynopsisIdeal for teaching and self study, this practical book demonstrates how cognitive scientists can conduct Bayesian analyses for many real-life modeling problems. Supported by examples, exercises, computer code and additional resources available online, readers will learn to take full advantage of the exciting possibilities that the Bayesian approach affords.Trade Review'This book provides the best practical guide to date on how to do Bayesian modeling in cognitive science.' Jay Myung, Ohio State University'This is a very powerful exposition of how Bayesian methods, and WinBUGS in particular, can be used to deal with cognitive models that are apparently intractable. When we produced WinBUGS, we had no idea it could be used like this - it's amazing and gratifying to see these applications.' David Spiegelhalter, Winton Professor for the Public Understanding of Risk, Statistical Laboratory, Centre for Mathematical Sciences, CambridgeTable of ContentsPart I. Getting Started: 1. The basics of Bayesian analysis; 2. Getting started with WinBUGS; Part II. Parameter Estimation: 3. Inferences with binomials; 4. Inferences with Gaussians; 5. Some examples of data analysis; 6. Latent mixture models; Part III. Model Selection: 7. Bayesian model comparison; 8. Comparing Gaussian means; 9. Comparing binomial rates; Part IV. Case Studies: 10. Memory retention; 11. Signal detection theory; 12. Psychophysical functions; 13. Extrasensory perception; 14. Multinomial processing trees; 15. The SIMPLE model of memory; 16. The BART model of risk taking; 17. The GCM model of categorization; 18. Heuristic decision-making; 19. Number concept development.
£37.04
Cambridge University Press The Reflexive Imperative in Late Modernity
Book SynopsisWhat do young people want from life? Using analysis of family experiences and life histories, Margaret Archer concludes her investigation of the role of the 'internal conversation' in mediating between structure and agency. She advances a new theory of relational socialisation and shows how forms of reflexivity may be changing.Trade Review'In critiquing the theory of reflexive modernity, Archer provides a valuable service in questioning such a focus … This is an important and welcome critique insofar as it argues, in contrast to reflexive modernization theory, that structural and cultural changes are behind this trend.' Jonathan Joseph, Journal of Critical Realism'… an important and welcome critique …' Jonathan Joseph, Journal of Critical RealismTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. A brief history of how reflexivity becomes imperative; 2. The reflexive imperative versus habits and habitus; 3. Re-conceptualizing socialization as 'relational reflexivity'; 4. Communicative reflexivity and its decline; 5. Autonomous reflexivity: the new spirit of social enterprise; 6. Meta-reflexives: critics of market and state; 7. Fractured reflexives: casualties of the reflexive imperative; Conclusion; Methodological appendix.
£31.34
Cambridge University Press Handbook of Color Psychology
Book SynopsisColor is ubiquitous in our perceptual world. This Handbook features comprehensive coverage of emerging theory and research from the exciting and burgeoning area of color psychology. This is a must-have resource with contributions from the top scholars in the field.Trade Review'Not simply an engineer's labels for different parts of the visible spectrum, colors cut deep into our emotions and splash all over our cognition. Colors are … a big deal, and this book takes one on an introductory journey into why.' Mark Changizi, Director of Human Cognition, 2AI Labs, Indiana'This valuable compendium of current research is impressive in both scope and quality of contributions. There is nothing else like it in the field of color studies.' C. L. Hardin, Professor Emeritus, Syracuse University, New YorkTable of ContentsPart I. Introduction: 1. Introduction and overview Andrew J. Elliot, Mark D. Fairchild and Anna Franklin; Part II. Foundations: Basics of Color Science: 2. Color models and systems Mark D. Fairchild; 3. Fundamentals of color vision I: color processing in the eye Andrew Stockman and David H. Brainard; 4. Fundamentals of color vision II: higher-order color processing Karl R. Gegenfurtner and Robert Ennis; 5. Evolution of color vision and its reflections in contemporary mammals Gerald H. Jacobs; 6. Some philosophical questions about color Don Dedrick; Part III. Development of and Differences in Color Vision: 7. Emergence and early development of color vision and color perception Marc H. Bornstein; 8. Color vision changes in normal aging John L. Barbur and Marisa Rodriguez-Carmona; 9. Individual differences in color vision Michael A. Webster; 10. Color vision deficiencies Neil R. A. Parry; Part IV. Color Categorization: 11. Universality of color categorization Paul Kay; 12. Color categorization across cultures Jules Davidoff; 13. Development of color categorization Anna Franklin; 14. The meaning of color words in a cross-linguistic perspective Anna Wierzbicka; Part V. Color Symbolism and Association: 15. Early color symbolism Ian Watts; 16. Symbolic use of color in ritual, tradition, and folklore John B. Hutchings; 17. Color in camouflage, mimicry, and warning signals Martin Stevens, Lina Maria Arenas and Alice E. Lown; 18. Use of color in warnings Michael S. Wogalter, Christopher B. Mayhorn and Olga A. Zielinska; 19. Color emotion and color harmony Li-chen Ou; 20. Do metaphors color our perception of social life? Brian P. Meier; Part VI. Color Preferences: 21. Ecological aspects of color preference Karen B. Schloss and Stephen E. Palmer; 22. Biological, cultural, and developmental influences on color preferences Anya Hurlbert and Angela Owen; Part VII. Color Effects on Psychological and Biological Functioning: 23. The role of color in the voluntary and involuntary guidance of selective attention Charles L. Folk; 24. Color and mate choice in non-human animals James P. Higham and Sandra Winters; 25. Color in romantic contexts in humans Adam D. Pazda and Tobias Greitemeyer; 26. Color in competition contexts in non-human animals Joanna M. Setchell; 27. Color in achievement contexts in humans Markus A. Meier, Russell A. Hill, Andrew J. Elliot and Robert A. Barton; 28. Color and face perception Ian D. Stephen and David I. Perrett; 29. Eating with our eyes: on the color of flavor Charles Spence; 30. Non-visual effects of colored light Mark S. Rea and Mariana G. Figueiro; Part VIII. Psychological Effects on Color Perception: 31. Memory effects on color perception Christopher Witzel and Thorsten Hansen; 32. Affect-related influences on color perception Michael D. Robinson, Tianwei Liu and Jessica L. Bair; Part IX. Color Phenomena: 33. Color appearance phenomena and visual illusions Garrett M. Johnson; 34. Synesthetic experiences of color Jamie Ward.
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Cambridge University Press Modern Families
Book SynopsisModern Families brings together research on parenting and child development in new family forms including lesbian mother families, gay father families, families headed by single mothers by choice and families created by assisted reproductive technologies such as in vitro fertilisation (IVF), egg donation, sperm donation, embryo donation and surrogacy. This research is examined in the context of the issues and concerns that have been raised regarding these families. The findings not only contest popular myths and assumptions about the social and psychological consequences for children of being raised in new family forms but also challenge well-established theories of child development that are founded upon the supremacy of the traditional family. It is argued that the quality of family relationships and the wider social environment are more influential in children's psychological development than are the number, gender, sexual orientation, or biological relatedness of their parents or tTrade Review'This book would be most beneficial to any professional working systemically or for any professional working with more contemporary family form to better understand how that family form works in order to parent well and to be aware of where potential conflicts may arise.' The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (acamh.org)'For years, a basic premise was that the more a family deviated from the traditional, two-parent, heterosexual family, the more the child's psychological well-being was in jeopardy. Golombok addresses a more elemental question by asking how the parenting children in new families experience actually differs from that found in traditional families. Highly recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through faculty and professionals, [and] general readers.' Choice'… Modern Families: Parents and Children in New Family Forms reviews the newer research focused on families created through assisted reproductive procedures or lesbian-headed and gay-headed families. The book includes well-written introduction and conclusion chapters and six chapters that review research on various family formations. For readers with a college vocabulary, [Golombok] does an excellent job of describing each study, the results and the limitations. The last chapter does a particularly good job of summarizing the findings and pulling it all together, and it should be required reading for any professionals who work with these families.' PsycCRITIQUES'Modern Families is a landmark publication, a succinct state-of-the-art review, and is highly relevant reading for researchers in developmental psychology or family studies and for students in these fields. Policymakers, and indeed parents or want-to-be parents of children brought up in de novo or planned lesbian or gay families, will also want to read this rich and inspiring book.' Fiona Tasker and Victor Figueroa, Journal of GLBT Family StudiesTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Lesbian mother families; 3. 'Test-tube' baby families; 4. Donor conception families; 5. Surrogacy families; 6. Solo mother families; 7. Gay father families; 8. Conclusions.
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Cambridge University Press Learn to Write Badly How to Succeed in the Social Sciences
Book SynopsisAn entertaining but scholarly book examining why today's social scientists are writing so poorly. Michael Billig analyses the competitive conditions under which academics are mass producing research and identifies the linguistic characteristics of bad writing in the social sciences, arguing that these two factors are closely related.Trade Review'Michael Billig makes important and novel arguments about the state of writing - and therefore the state of thinking - in the social sciences. This book presents detailed critiques of writings by a wide range of social scientists. Billig uses vivid examples to demonstrate the conditions in which bad writing is nurtured and to show its wider significance for academia and beyond. This is a highly entertaining read which had me laughing out loud at times.' Christine Griffin, University of Bath'A wonderful look at the academic world and the kind of writing it encourages. I especially enjoyed the chapters on mass publication, sociology, and experimental social psychology.' Tom Scheff, Professor Emeritus, University of California, Santa Barbara'If you are put off by the highly specialized, closed and boring technical prose that increasingly characterizes a good deal of contemporary social science, then Michael Billig shares your annoyance! A wise, informed and well-written account, showing just why so many social scientists write badly.' John Van Maanen, Erwin H. Schell Professor of Organization Studies, MIT Sloan School of Management'Once again, Michael Billig has succeeded in challenging one of the characteristics of scholars' writing in the social sciences which is usually taken for granted: the use of too much abstract jargon which mystifies and obfuscates the interpretation, reflection and explanation of our findings. In his brilliant, typically humorous but also cynical and accurate analysis of scholars' narcissism, the author points to alternative ways of combining complex research with fundamental and necessary scholarly standards - while simultaneously making our work accessible to a broader public, in the spirit of true critical science.' Ruth Wodak, Distinguished Professor and Chair in Discourse Studies, Lancaster University'The Lynne Truss of the academic writing world … [Billig] reminds us all that when we put pen to paper we are supposed to be explaining things not hiding them … We should all read it and insist that our students do so as well.' The Times Higher Education Supplement'My short review of this book would simply say, 'Buy it!' … The author presents his evidence effectively and with a great deal of humour … I could go on at length and produce some marvellous quotations from this book … I would like every budding author in the social sciences, every journal editor, and every referee, to read this book and take some action against the ills of academic writing.' Tom Wilson, Information Research'Michael Billig is writing from the inside as a professor of social sciences at Loughborough University: he knows all the tricks and poses, and examines them with a mix of cool detachment, warm humour and suitably dense footnoting.' Gideon Haigh, 'Books of the Year', Spectator (Australia)'[A] splendid book, which I'm going to make compulsory reading for anyone who crosses my path.' Martin Parker, Organization'[Billig's] argument will interest most academics, not merely those in the social sciences … any self-reflective academic or writer will benefit from reading his accomplished study.' Luke Brunning, The Cambridge Humanities Review'A highly respected researcher, Billig is well positioned to offer his critique … The book's apt, somewhat tongue-in-cheek illustrations cleverly prove Billig's claims … Essential. Graduate students, researchers, faculty.' C. E. O'Neill, Choice'… a thought-provoking manifesto for good writing.' Helen Jones, Sociology'You will be drawn into the book by amusement and curiosity despite the somewhat dry topic.' Eva Dietrich, University of PotsdamTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Mass publication and academic life; 3. Learning to write badly; 4. Jargon, nouns and acronyms; 5. Turning people into things; 6. How to avoid saying who did it; 7. Some sociological things: governmentality, cosmopolitanization and conversation analysis; 8. Experimental social psychology: concealing and exaggerating; 9. Conclusion and recommendations.
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Cambridge University Press Methods and Data Analysis for CrossCultural Research
Book SynopsisThis book gives an up-to-date overview of methodological and data-analytical issues of cross-cultural studies. Written by leading experts in the field, it presents the most important tools for doing cross-cultural research and outlines design considerations, methods, and analytical techniques that can improve ecological validity and help researchers to avoid pitfalls in cross-cultural psychology. By focusing on the relevant research questions that can be tackled with particular methods, it provides practical guidance on how to translate conceptual questions into decisions on study design and statistical techniques. Featuring examples from cognitive and educational assessment, personality, health, and intercultural communication and management, and illustrating key techniques in feature boxes, this concise and accessible guide is essential reading for researchers, graduate students, and professionals who work with culture-comparative data.Trade Review'This is an excellent book written by two of the leading authorities in the field. It covers the key measurement issues in cross-cultural psychology and provides easy-to-follow procedures and guidance on assessing effects of bias. It is great to see this new edition now in print.' David Bartram, Professor of Psychology, Hull University, UK, and International Research Director, SHL Group PLC'With updated terminology and revised methodological approaches since the first edition, this second edition is a goldmine of information for cross-cultural researchers that includes multilevel analyses, partial and approximate invariance, as well as introduction of alignment and Bayesian structural equation modeling.' Barbara Byrne, Emeritus Professor of Psychology, University of Ottawa, Canada'Following the landmark first edition, the second edition of this book extends Van de Vijver and Leung's legacy on cross-cultural research methodology with updated approaches and new tools, including emic and etic perspectives, mixed-methods approaches, equivalence, bias avoidance, validity enhancement, and multilevel analysis. This book is an indispensable guide for culture-comparative researchers.' Fanny M. Cheung, Emeritus Professor of Psychology and Former Pro-Vice-Chancellor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong'This is a much-needed and anticipated second edition of the classic research methods text, which has served as the gold standard for researchers conducting cross-cultural research. The revised edition reviews new methods and updated research frameworks to help researchers to improve the quality and validity of cross-cultural comparisons.' Ronald Fischer, Professor of Psychology, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand'This is a state-of-the-art resource for cross-cultural designs that could be an introductory textbook or a reference for those late-night design worries. It deals with both design and statistical issues, along with topics such as validity, various biases, and sampling concerns.' Kurt F. Geisinger, W. C. Meierhenry Distinguished University Professor and Director of the Buros Center for Testing, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, USA'This book is a must-read for anyone making cross-cultural comparisons in any scientific field. Written by the foremost authorities on the topic, it is a tour-de-force of the methodological issues that arise when doing cross-cultural research. Bravo to the authors for providing the gold standard of excellence in the field!' Michele Gelfand, Distinguished University Professor of Cultural Psychology, University of Maryland, USA'This book provides an extremely useful and methodologically sound manual to guide cross-cultural investigations. Readers will find a readable, concise, well-organized, and carefully reasoned presentation of state-of-the-art thinking on how to plan, carry out, and understand results of cross-cultural research. It is a remarkable contribution.' Gerard Saucier, Professor of Psychology, University of Oregon, USATable of Contents1. Methodological concepts in cross-cultural research; 2. Theoretical background; 3. Methods and design; 4. Analysis; 5. Design and analysis of eight common kinds of cross-cultural studies; 6. Conclusions.
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Cambridge University Press The Cambridge Handbook of Wisdom
Book SynopsisThis is a review of the psychological literature on wisdom by leading experts in the field. It covers the philosophical and sociocultural foundations of wisdom, and showcases the measurement and teaching of wisdom. The connection of wisdom to intelligence and personality is explained alongside its relationship with morality and ethics.Trade Review''What is wisdom?' sounds like one of those impossible questions, but think again! This rich collection reveals synergies across multiple perspectives towards a vision of wisdom today's world very much needs.' David Perkins, Harvard University, MassachusettsTable of ContentsPart I. Foundations of Wisdom: 1. Race to Samarra: the critical importance of wisdom in the world today Robert J. Sternberg; 2. Philosophical foundations of wisdom Jason Swartwood and Valerie Tiberius; 3. Socio-cultural foundations of wisdom Ricca Edmondson and Markus Woerner; 4. Neurobiology of wisdom Ellen Lee and Dilip V. Jeste; Part II. Conceptions of Wisdom: 5. Wisdom of the crowd: exploring people's conceptions of wisdom Nic M. Weststrate, Susan Bluck and Judith Glück; 6. Wisdom as self-transcendence Carolyn M. Aldwin, Heidi Igarashi and Michael R. Levenson; 7. Wisdom as a personality type Monika Ardelt, Stephen Pridgen and Kathryn L. Nutter-Pridgen; 8. Why people often prefer wise guys to guys who are wise: an augmented balance theory of the production and reception of wisdom Robert J. Sternberg; 9. General and personal wisdom Ursula Staudinger; 10. Wise reasoning: converging evidence for the psychology of sound judgment Harrison Oakes, Justin P. Brienza, Abdo Elnakouri and Igor Grossmann; 11. Practical wisdom: what Aristotle might add to psychology Barry Schwartz and Kenneth A. Sharpe; 12. Wisdom as state vs trait Igor Grossmann, Franki Y. H. Kung and Henri C. Santos; Part III. Measures of Wisdom: 13. Performance-based measures of wisdom: state of the art and future directions Ute Kunzmann; 14. Self-report wisdom measures: strengths, limitations, and future directions Jeffrey Webster; Part IV. The Development of Wisdom: 15. The development of wisdom during adulthood Judith Glück; 16. Developing and teaching for wisdom Michel Ferrari and Juensung Kim; 17. Teaching for wisdom Robert J. Sternberg and Emily S. Hagen; Part V. Cultural Perspectives on Wisdom: 18. Cultural differences in wisdom and conceptions of wisdom Michel Ferrari and Fatemeh Alhosseini; 19. Non-Western lay conceptions of wisdom Shih-ying Yang and Ali Intezari; Part VI. Wisdom and Other Psychological Constructs: 20. Creativity, intelligence, and wisdom: could vs should Sarah F. Lynch and James C. Kaufman; 21. Giftedness and wisdom Don Ambrose; 22. Low levels of wisdom—foolishness Balazs Aczel; 23. Wisdom and reflection Nic M. Weststrate; 24. Identity and purpose in life as building blocks for wisdom Kaylin Ratner and Anthony L. Burrow; 25. Wisdom, morality, and ethics Robert J. Sternberg and Judith Glück; 26. Wisdom and emotions Ute Kunzmann and Judith Glück; 27. Wisdom and well-being Monika Ardelt; 28. Relationship between wisdom and spirituality: an expanded theoretical model with mysticism and gerotranscendence Masami Takahashi; Part VII. Wisdom in Action: 29. Wise leadership Bernard McKenna and David Rooney; 30. Professional wisdom: functions and processes of psychotherapeutic and judicial wisdom Heidi M. Levitt and Lauren M. Grabowski; 31. Wisdom in medical decision making Lauris C. Kaldjian; 32. Wisdom in history and politics Lloyd Etheredge; 33. The urgent need for social wisdom Nicholas Maxwell; Part VIII. Conclusions: 34. Why is wisdom such an obscure field of inquiry and what can and should be done about it? Robert J. Sternberg and Judith Glück.
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Cambridge University Press Interdependence Interaction and Close
Book SynopsisInterdependence theory is a powerful and applicable theory that has shaped the study of interpersonal relationships for decades, providing foundational constructs and elucidating key assumptions within the burgeoning field of relationship science. Research guided by interdependence theory sheds light on the diverse phenomena within ongoing relationships, including the emergence of co-operation, trust, dependence, power, and relationship maintenance. At its core, interdependence theory pinpoints key elements of daily interactions that predict specific experiences and outcomes that people have in different situations. This handbook goes further to explain how interdependence theory continues to be used fruitfully in research, driving our current understanding of relational processes. We invite you to enter the world of interdependence and discover what top scholars across disciplines are discussing in their efforts to fully understand close, intimate relationships.Trade Review'This is a comprehensive and timely overview of how interdependence theory has shaped relationship science. It is a must-read for anyone who likes to keep up to date about the latest on classic and completely new research topics in the study of relationships.' Paul van Lange, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam'In this volume, a veritable 'who's-who' of relationship scholars provide important insights into one of the most foundational perspectives in relationship science: Interdependence Theory. Who better to cover this topic than those whose research we are 'dependent' on for understanding interdependence? This book should be on the shelf of any scholar interested in interaction.' J. Kale Monk, University of Missouri'More than sixty years after its original description, Interdependence Theory continues to thrive as an innovative and generative model for understanding social interaction and close relationships. The diverse and thought-provoking chapters in this superb volume testify to the theory's continued relevance for inspiring novel research and deeper insights into human social behavior.' Harry Reis, Professor of Psychology and Dean's Professor in Arts, Sciences, and Engineering, University of Rochester, New York'In 1959, Thibaut and Kelley introduced a formal theory of social dynamics. A generation later, this theory became the cornerstone of relationship science. Today, in this marvelous book, a brilliant team of scholars brings us up to speed on the very best research on Interdependence Theory. Join them for an inspiring tour!' Eli J. Finkel, Northwestern University, Illinois, and author of The All-or-Nothing Marriage'This volume is an excellent guide to the ways close relationships are structured, how individuals negotiate their interdependence, and the reasons why this perspective is crucial for understanding how relationships can flourish amid life's vicissitudes. Researchers will pick up this book for pleasure and bond with it long-term.' Alan J. Fridlund, University of California, Santa BarbaraTable of ContentsList of Figures; List of Tables; List of Contributors; Acknowledgments; Introduction Laura V. Machia; Part I. Interdependence, Situations, and Context: 1. Situations in close relationships Simon Columbus, Francesca Righetti and Daniel Balliet; 2. The structure of interdependence shapes social cognition in relationships John G. Holmes; 3. Home is where the heart is: geographic variation in relational behavior and outcomes William J. Chopik; 4. Ethnicity, interdependence, and the investment model of commitment processes Stanley O. Gaines, Jr. and Deletha P. Hardin; Part II. Interdependence, Security, and Risk: 5. An interdependence analysis of enhancing attachment security Lucy L. Hunt, Madoka Kumashiro and Ximena B. Arriaga; 6. Safe and secure: how interdependent close relationships mitigate risks and ease insecurities Brittany K. Jakubiak; 7. Partner buffering in interdependent relationships: an attachment perspective Monique S. Nakamura, Jeffry A. Simpson and Nickola C. Overall; 8. Stress as a risk factor to well-being: role of dyadic coping Valentina Rauch-Anderegg and Ashley K. Randall; Part III. Interdependence, Goal Pursuit, and Person Factors: 9. Autonomous interdependence: a complementary understanding of personal and relational needs in interdependent relationships Benjamin W. Hadden and Yuthika U. Girme; 10. Pursuing interpersonal value: an interdependence perspective Edward P. Lemay, Jr; 11. Advances in self-expansion Brent A. Mattingly, Jennifer M. Tomlinson and Kevin P. McIntyre; 12. Self-esteem, negative expressivity, and partner responsiveness Kassandra Cortes and Joanne V. Wood; Part IV. Interdependence, Timing, and Expectations: 13. Relationship receptivity theory: timing and interdependent relationships Christopher R. Agnew, Benjamin W. Hadden and Kenneth Tan; 14. A new measure of expected relationship satisfaction, alternatives, and investment supports an expectations model of interdependence Levi R. Baker, James K. McNulty, Ashlyn Brady and Shae Montalvo; 15. Relationship expectations about the commitment to wed: a contextual analysis TeKisha M. Rice and Brian G. Ogolsky; 16. Creating closeness and interdependence: results of laboratory-based studies involving getting-acquainted dyads Susan Sprecher; Index.
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