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Book SynopsisLeading psychologist argues we need to revolutionise the discipline. "A radical methodological approach to psychology." Antonio Negri
Trade Review'A radical methodological approach to psychology that is open to social change change - in an anti-capitalist, anti-racist and feminist politics' -- Antonio Negri
'A remarkable book. A sharply honed scythe through the dangers of mainstream scientistic psychology as well as through some spiritual, humanistic, 'positive' and discursive alternatives' -- Don Foster, Professor of Psychology, University of Cape Town
'A really necessary book. Ian Parker harvests the insights of the social movements of recent decades and transforms them into a new paradigm, finding a deep connection between psychology and politics' -- Frigga Haug
'This is a very clear and useful critique of the discipline of psychology in its various branches. Definitely to be recommended as an introductory text for anyone trying to connect radical politics and the study of psychology' -- Professor John Holloway, Instituto de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades of the BenemÈrita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla in Mexico
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements
Introduction
1. What is psychology? Meet the family
2. Psychology as ideology: Individualism explained
3. Psychology at work: Observation and regulation of alienated activity
4. Pathologising dissent: Exploitation isolated and ratified
5. Material interests: The manufacture of distress
6. Spiritless conditions: Regulating therapeutic alternatives
7. Professional empowerment: Good citizens
8. Historical, personal and political: Psychology and revolution
9. Commonsense: Psychological culture on the left
10. Elements of opposition: Psychological struggles now
11. Transitional demands: Taking on psychology
12. What next? Reading and resources
Notes
References
Index
