Routledge Research International Series in Social Psychology

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1. The Psychological Origins of Institutionalized Torture

   By Mika Haritos-Fatouros

   Series: Routledge Research International Series in Social Psychology

   Original research, including interviews with former Greek torturers, is supplemented by discussion of former studies, military records and other sources, to provide disturbing but valuable insights into the psychology of torture. The book describes parallel situations such as the rites of passage...

   Published December 5th 2012 by Routledge
2. The Psychology of Counterfactual Thinking

   Edited by David R. Mandel, Denis J. Hilton, Patrizia Catellani

   Series: Routledge Research International Series in Social Psychology

   This book provides a critical overview of significant developments in research and theory on counterfactual thinking that have emerged in recent years and spotlights exciting new directions for future research in this area. Key issues considered include the relations between counterfactual and...

   Published July 27th 2005 by Routledge
3. The Justice Motive in Adolescence and Young Adulthood

   Origins and Consequences

   Edited by Claudia Dalbert, Hedvig Sallay

   Series: Routledge Research International Series in Social Psychology

   This book provides a unique overview of the development of justice-related beliefs in different socialization contexts, and also of the role this plays in protecting mental health and promoting career development for adolescents and young adults. A range of European contributors bridge the...

   Published July 28th 2004 by Routledge
4. The Microanalysis of Political Communication

   Claptrap and Ambiguity

   By Peter Bull

   Series: Routledge Research International Series in Social Psychology

   This analysis of political speeches and televised political interviews in the UK, based on the Annual Party Conferences (1996-2000) and the last five general elections (1983-2001), evaluates the interview skills of politicians and political interviewers, investigates how and why politicians...

   Published March 26th 2003 by Routledge
5. A Sociocognitive Approach to Social Norms

   Edited by Nicole Dubois

   Series: Routledge Research International Series in Social Psychology

   Societies and groups attribute greater value to some behaviours and some judgments. These 'norms' are what is most important for understanding how behaviours and judgments are socially regulated. The approach presented examines in particular the social foundations of our judgments....

   Published November 6th 2002 by Routledge
6. The Psychological Origins of Institutionalized Torture

   By Mika Haritos-Fatouros

   Series: Routledge Research International Series in Social Psychology

   Original research, including interviews with former Greek torturers, is supplemented by discussion of former studies, military records and other sources, to provide disturbing but valuable insights into the psychology of torture. The book describes parallel situations such as the rites of passage...

   Published October 9th 2002 by Routledge
7. Human Rights as Social Representations

   By Willem Doise

   Series: Routledge Research International Series in Social Psychology

   There are currently a large number of historical, philosophical, political and judicial studies on human rights. However, a thorough social psychological analysis of their intervention in social relations, extending across national and cultural boundaries, has not been available. This book fills...

   Published October 9th 2002 by Routledge
8. Youth and Coping in Twelve Countries

   Surveys of 18-20 Year-old Young People

   Edited by Janice Gibson-Cline

   Series: Routledge Research International Series in Social Psychology

   What are the problems that concern young people today? How do young people cope? This book presents the findings of a team of international researchers including both social scientists and practitioners, who have surveyed more than 5000 youths in twelve countries in order to find answers to these...

   Published January 3rd 2002 by Routledge
9. Responsibility

   The Many Faces of a Social Phenomenon

   Edited by Ann Elisabeth Auhagen, Hans-Werner Bierhoff

   Series: Routledge Research International Series in Social Psychology

   Published December 20th 2000 by Routledge
10. Cooperation in Modern Society

    Promoting the Welfare of Communities, States and Organizations

    Edited by Anders Biel, Mark Snyder, Tom R. Tyler, Mark Van Vugt

    Series: Routledge Research International Series in Social Psychology

    Why do so many people volunteer to help others in need in society today? What makes people give up the convenience of driving their car to benefit a better environment? And why are citizens, in general, quite prepared to pay taxes to ensure adequate health care, and support for the elderly and...

    Published February 23rd 2000 by Routledge