The Blackwell Encyclopedia Of Social Psychology

This encyclopedia, now available in paperback, is the definitive resource for all students, teachers and researchers of social psychology eager to know more about a particular phenomenon, concept, or theory. Each key topic is addressed by internationally recognized authorities, making the encyclopedia both comprehensive and authoritative.

"The set offers clear descriptions of commonly used and sometimes misunderstood terms, e.g., cultural differences, authoritarian personality, and neuroticism. The field has expanded since publication of The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Social Psychology, ed. by A. Manstead and M. Hewstone et al. (CH, Jan ′96, 33-2457), and this work is a valuable response to that. Summing Up: Recommended. All levels." —CHOICE Not long ago, social psychology was a small field consisting of creative, energetic researchers bent on trying to study a few vexing problems in normal adult human behavior with rigorous scientific methods. In a few short decades, the field has blossomed into a major intellectual force, with thousands of researchers worldwide exploring a stunningly diverse set of fascinating phenomena with an impressive arsenal of research methods and ever more carefully honed theories. The Encyclopedia of Social Psychology is designed as a road map to this rapidly growing and important field and provides individuals with a simple, clear, jargon-free introduction. These two volumes include more than 600 entries chosen by a diverse team of experts to comprise an exhaustive list of the most important concepts. Entries provide brief, clear, and readable explanations to the vast number of ideas and concepts that make up the intellectual and scientific content in the area of social psychology. Key Features Provides background to each concept, explains what researchers are now doing with it, and discusses where it stands in relation to other concepts in the field Translates jargon into plain, clear, everyday language rather than speaking in the secret language of the discipline Offers contributions from prominent, well-respected researchers extending over the many subfields of social psychology that collectively have a truly amazing span of expertise Key Themes Action Control Antisocial Behaviors Attitude Culture Emotions Evolution Groups Health History Influence Interpersonal Relationships Judgment and Decision Making Methods Personality Prejudice Problem Behaviors Prosocial Behaviors Self Social Cognition Subdisciplines The Encyclopedia of Social Psychology is the first resource to present students, researchers, scholars, and practitioners with state-of-the-art research and ready-to-use facts from this fascinating field. It is a must have resource for all academic libraries.

This authoritative 4 volume set provides a cutting-edge overview of classic research, current research, and future trends in social psychology.- The handbooks draw together 25-30 newly commissioned chapters from the areas of intraindividual, interpersonal, intergroup and group processes. Taken together they provide unparalleled coverage of the whole field of social psychology.- The handbooks' international team of contributors were specially chosen for their expertise and knowledge of social psychology.- Each chapter has been fully reference and includes annotated bibliographies for easy access to further study.The Blackwell Handbooks of Social Psychology will be invaluable overview for students with some knowledge of social psychology and for researchers as an authoritative definition of their chosen field.About the Series Editors:Miles Hewstone is Professor of Psychology at the University of Wales, College of Cardiff. He is an experienced writer and editor - publications include Introduction to Social Psychology (1996), Causal Attribution (1990) and The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Social Psychology (1995).Marilynn Brewer is currently editor of the Personality and Social Psychology Review. She has served as President of the American Psychological Society and has received the Donald T. Campbell Award for Distinguished Research in Social Psychology.Interpersonal ProcessesAn overview of classic and current research as well as an assessment of future trends in the field of interpersonal processes.http://www.blackwellpublishers.co.uk/asp/book.asp'ref=0631212280/Intergroup ProcessesThis volume provides an authoritative, state-of-the-art overview of the field of intergroup processes.http://www.blackwellpublishers.co.uk/asp/book.asp'ref=0631210628/Intraindividual ProcessesIncludes contributions by leading academics and researchers in intraindividual processes from around the world.http://www.blackwellpublishers.co.uk/asp/book.asp'ref=0631210334/Group ProcessesThis handbook provides an authoritative, up-to-date overview of the social psychology of group processes.http://www.blackwellpublishers.co.uk/asp/book.asp'ref=0631208658/

The Encyclopedia of Social Psychology is designed as a road map to this rapidly growing and important field and provides individuals with a simple, clear, jargon-free introduction. These two volumes include more than 600 entries chosen by a diverse team of experts to comprise an exhaustive list of the most important concepts. Entries provide brief, clear, and readable explanations to the vast number of ideas and concepts that make up the intellectual and scientific content in the area of social psychology.

This handbook provides an authoritative, up-to-date overview of the social psychology of group processes. The topics covered include group decisions, juries, group remembering, roles, status, leadership, social identity and group membership, socialization, group performance, negotiation and bargaining, emotion and mood, computer-mediated communication, organizations and mental health. Provides an authoritative, up-to-date overview of the social psychology of group processes. Written by leading researchers from around the world to provide a classic and current overview of research as well as providing a description of future trends within the area. Includes coverage of group decisions, juries, group remembering, roles, status, leadership, social identity and group membership, socialization, group performance, negotiation and bargaining, emotion and mood, computer-mediated communication, organizations and mental health. Essential reading for any serious scholar of group behavior. Now available in full text online via xreferplus, the award-winning reference library on the web from xrefer. For more information, visit www.xreferplus.com

The third edition of this successful and influential textbook brings together some of the key theorists of European social psychology to produce a lucid and authoritative introduction to the field. Revised and updated to take into account new developments in the discipline, Introduction to Social Psychology includes, for example, new chapters on health psychology, organizational psychology, and cooperation and conflict. Together with The Blackwell Reader in Social Psychology and The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Social Psychology, this new edition presents a complete social psychology course for those seeking a thorough and challenging introduction to this burgeoning field.

This authoritative handbook provides a cutting-edge overview of classic and current research as well as an assessment of future trends in the field of interpersonal processes. Ensures thorough and up-to-date coverage of all aspects of interpersonal processes Includes contributions by academics and other experts from around the world to ensure a truly international perspective Provides a comprehensive overview of classic and current research and likely future trends Fully referenced chapters and annotated bibliographies allow easy access to further study Now available in full text online via xreferplus, the award-winning reference library on the web from xrefer. For more information, visit www.xreferplus.com