Social Psychology Books

New and Published Books

1. Communication and Social Cognition

   Theories and Methods

   Edited by David R. Roskos-Ewoldsen, Jennifer L. Monahan

   Series: Routledge Communication Series

   Communication and Social Cognition represents the explosion of work in the field of social cognition over the past 25 years. Expanding the contribution made by Social Cognition and Communication, published in 1982, this scholarly collection updates the study of communication from a social cognitive...

   Published May 14th 2012 by Routledge
2. European Review of Social Psychology: Volume 22

   Edited by Wolfgang Stroebe, Miles Hewstone

   Series: Special Issues of the European Review of Social Psychology

   The European Review of Social Psychology (ERSP) is an e-first journal published under the auspices of the European Association of Social Psychology. ERSP is an international journal which aims to further the international exchange of ideas by providing an outlet for substantial accounts of...

   Published May 14th 2012 by Psychology Press
3. Psychologisation in Times of Globalisation

   By Jan De Vos

   Series: Concepts for Critical Psychology

   Today more than ever, our understanding of ourselves, others and the world around us is described in psychological terms. Psychologists deeply influence our society, and psychological-discourse has invaded companies, advertising, culture, politics, and even our social and family life. Moreover,...

   Published May 13th 2012 by Routledge
4. The Handbook of Intergroup Communication

   Edited by Howard Giles

   Series: ICA Handbook Series

   The Handbook of Intergroup Communication brings together research, theory and application on traditional as well as innovative intergroup situations, exploring the communication aspect of these groups. The volume is organzied into four domains – cross-disciplinary approaches to intergroup study;...

   Published May 3rd 2012 by Routledge
5. Work Stress and Coping in an Era of Globalization

   By Rabi S. Bhagat, James Segovis, Terry Nelson

   This book examines the phenomena of how individuals experience work stress and coping in both developed and developing countries in the world. Rabi Bhagat, known for his cross-cultural scholarship in this area, and his co authors, help us recognize the causes and consequences of work stress....

   Published April 25th 2012 by Routledge Academic
6. Personal Relationships

   The Effect on Employee Attitudes, Behavior, and Well-being

   Edited by Lillian Turner de Tormes Eby, Tammy D. Allen

   Series: SIOP Organizational Frontiers Series

   We know that positive, fulfilling and satisfying relationships are strong predictors of life satisfaction, psychological health, and physical well-being. This edited volume uses research and theory on the need to belong as a foundation to explore various types of relationships, with an emphasis on...

   Published April 23rd 2012 by Routledge Academic
7. Sex/Gender

   Biology in a Social World

   By Anne Fausto-Sterling

   Series: The Routledge Series Integrating Science and Culture

   Sex/Gender presents a relatively new way to think about how biological difference can be produced over time in response to different environmental and social experiences. This book gives a clearly written explanation of the biological and cultural underpinnings of gender. Anne Fausto-Sterling...

   Published April 15th 2012 by Routledge
8. Reflecting on Cosmetic Surgery

   Body image, Shame and Narcissism

   By Jane Northrop

   Cosmetic surgery represents an extreme form of modern grooming. It is the fastest growing medical specialty, yet misconceptions abound about those who undertake it and their reasons for doing so. With a grounded approach, engaging 30 women through in-depth interview, this study explores how they...

   Published April 15th 2012 by Routledge
9. Communication Among Grandmothers, Mothers, and Adult Daughters

   A Qualitative Study of Maternal Relationships

   By Michelle Miller Day

   Series: LEA's Series on Personal Relationships

   This volume examines communication processes within the grandmother-mother-daughter relationship, emphasizing an intergenerational perspective. Using observations of and extensive interviews with six sets of middle-income, Caucasian female family members, this book offers a heuristic account of...

   Published March 31st 2012 by Routledge
10. Gender, Culture, and Consumer Behavior

    Edited by Cele C. Otnes, Linda Tuncay Zayer

    This book covers the gamut of topics related to gender and consumer culture. Changing gender roles have forced scholars and practitioners to re-examine some of the fundamental assumptions and theories in this area. Gender is a core component of identity and thus holds significant implications...

    Published March 20th 2012 by Routledge Academic