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December 2007, ©2007, Wiley-Blackwell
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This brand new edition of the classic introduction to social psychology - the first to be written from a European perspective - has been given a new lease of life. While maintaining its European heritage and comprehensive coverage of the area, the book has been revamped across the board.
- Changes to the fourth edition include improved accessibility to students thanks to improved illustrations, more use of colour, and a wider, more approachable format.
- Fully integrated, cohesive and uniform chapters, ensured by a rigorous editorial process.
- More consistency and conciseness in writing style, structure and coverage.
- A host of useful, state-of-the-art pedagogical features that catch the imagination.
- A full range of instructor support via the book's accompanying website.
- New chapters brought in to reflect changes in the discipline, including first-time coverage of qualitative research.
- An even fuller European treatment of the topic, with contributions from social psychologists from across the continent.
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.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction: The editors.
2. Methods: Tony Manstead (University of Cardiff).
3. Social Perception and Attribution: Brian Parkinson (University of Oxford).
4. Social Cognition: Louise Pendry (University of Exeter).
5. Self and Identity: Bernd Simon and Roman Troetschel (Kiel University, Germany).
6. Attitudes and Behaviour: Geoff Haddock and Greg Maio (University of Cardiff).
7. Persuasion and Attitude Change: Wolfgang Stroebe (University of Utrecht).
8. Social Influence: Eddy Van Avermaet (University of Leuven) and Miles Hewstone (Oxford).
9. People in Groups: Daan Van Knippenberg (University of Rotterdam and Bernard Nijstad, Amsterdam).
10. Group Performance and Leadership: Stefan Schulz-Hardt (Dresden) and Felix Brodbeck (Aston).
11. Intergroup Behaviour: Amelie Mummendey and Thomas Kessler (Universitaet Jena).
12. Aggression: Barbara Krahe (University of Potsdam).
13. Affiliation, Attraction and Close Relationships:Bram Buunk and Pieternel Dijkstra (Groningen).
14. Prosocial Behaviour: Hans-Werner Bierhoff (Universiteit Bochum).
15. Applied Social Psychology: Klaus Jonas and Carmen Lebherz (Universitat Zurich)
2. Methods: Tony Manstead (University of Cardiff).
3. Social Perception and Attribution: Brian Parkinson (University of Oxford).
4. Social Cognition: Louise Pendry (University of Exeter).
5. Self and Identity: Bernd Simon and Roman Troetschel (Kiel University, Germany).
6. Attitudes and Behaviour: Geoff Haddock and Greg Maio (University of Cardiff).
7. Persuasion and Attitude Change: Wolfgang Stroebe (University of Utrecht).
8. Social Influence: Eddy Van Avermaet (University of Leuven) and Miles Hewstone (Oxford).
9. People in Groups: Daan Van Knippenberg (University of Rotterdam and Bernard Nijstad, Amsterdam).
10. Group Performance and Leadership: Stefan Schulz-Hardt (Dresden) and Felix Brodbeck (Aston).
11. Intergroup Behaviour: Amelie Mummendey and Thomas Kessler (Universitaet Jena).
12. Aggression: Barbara Krahe (University of Potsdam).
13. Affiliation, Attraction and Close Relationships:Bram Buunk and Pieternel Dijkstra (Groningen).
14. Prosocial Behaviour: Hans-Werner Bierhoff (Universiteit Bochum).
15. Applied Social Psychology: Klaus Jonas and Carmen Lebherz (Universitat Zurich)
Author Information
Miles Hewstone is Professor of Social Psychology at the University of Oxford, and is editor, with Frank Fincham and Jonathan Foster, of the highly successful introductory textbook Psychology, published by Blackwell in association with the British Psychological Society. He is series editor of the Blackwell Handbooks of Social Psychology and has published widely on the topics of social cognition and intergroup relations.
Wolfgang Stroebe has taught social psychology at universities in the UK, Germany and the USA and is now Professor of Social Psychology at the University of Utrecht. He is editor, with Miles Hewstone, of the European Review of Social Psychology. He has authored or co-authored five books and more than a hundred scientific articles and chapters on topics of social and health psychology.
Klaus Jonas has taught social and organizational psychology at universities in Germany and Austria, and is now Professor of Social and Business Psychology at the University of Zurich. He has authored research on attitude change, health psychology, intergroup relations and human resource management.
Wolfgang Stroebe has taught social psychology at universities in the UK, Germany and the USA and is now Professor of Social Psychology at the University of Utrecht. He is editor, with Miles Hewstone, of the European Review of Social Psychology. He has authored or co-authored five books and more than a hundred scientific articles and chapters on topics of social and health psychology.
Klaus Jonas has taught social and organizational psychology at universities in Germany and Austria, and is now Professor of Social and Business Psychology at the University of Zurich. He has authored research on attitude change, health psychology, intergroup relations and human resource management.
Hallmark Features
- New edition of the classic introduction to social psychology, written from a uniquely European perspective
- Changes to the fourth edition include improved accessibility to students thanks to improved illustrations, more use of colour, and a wider, more approachable format
- Fully integrated, cohesive and uniform chapters, ensured by a rigorous editorial process
- More consistency and conciseness in writing style, structure and coverage.
- A host of useful, state-of-the-art pedagogical features that catch the imagination
- A full range of instructor support via the book's accompanying website.
- New chapters brought in to reflect changes in the discipline, including first-time coverage of qualitative research
- An even fuller European treatment of the topic, with contributions from social psychologists from across the continent
Reviews
"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
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
Available Versions
Introduction to Social Psychology: A European Perspective, 4th Edition
ISBN 978-1-4051-2400-3
December 2007, ©2007, Wiley-Blackwell
Paperback, 432 pages
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