Social Psychology

eSSenTiAl SociAl PSycholoGy

Richard J Crisp University of Kent and Rhiannon N Turner University of Leeds

Introducing students to the core theories, approaches and findings that are the necessary foundations for developing an understanding of social psychology, Essential Social Psychology includes the following key features: chapter overviews with tables, graphs and illustrations that • communicate the key findings and concepts textboxes which provide in-depth information about classic and • contemporary studies and interesting real-life applications of theory and research chapter summaries and further readings • mental maps to demonstrate the interconnections between the • different aspects of each topic a companion Website with resources for students and lecturers, • available at www.sagepub.co.uk/crispandturner.

CONTENTS Overview \ The Self \ Social Cognition \ Attitudes \ Group Processes \ Social Influence \ Prejudice \ Aggression \ Prosocial Behaviour \ Affiliation and Attraction \ Friendship and Love

READERSHIP Undergraduate students of social psychology

2007 • 408 pages Cloth (978-0-7619-4214-6) • £75.00 Paper (978-0-7619-4215-3) • £23.99

APPlyinG SociAl PSycholoGy

From Problems to Solutions

Abraham P Buunk University of Groningen and Mark Van Vugt University of Kent, Canterbury

‘I think this is a wonderful book. The social psychological theories are exceptionally well presented for practical use. Anyone studying social psychology will find this book extremely relevant and accessible’ – Gerjo Kok, Maastricht University

This comprehensive text introduces a new methodological approach for doing applied psychology, the PATH model. The book offers a simple, systematic, step-by-step, easy-to-use methodology for applying primarily social psychological theory to a wide range of social problems, from tackling crime and prejudice to fostering environmental conservation and team performance. It will help and guide students to define a problem, conduct a theory-based analysis, develop an explanatory model, set up and execute a research project to test the model and develop an intervention.

CONTENTS Applying Social Psychology \ The Problem Phase: From a Problem to a Problem Definition \ The Analysis Phase: Finding Theory-Based Explanations for Problems \ The Test Phase: Developing and Testing the Process Model \ The Help Phase: Developing the Intervention

READERSHIP Students in applied psychology at undergraduate and postgraduate level in health, forensic, environmental, industrial and organizational psychology

SAGE SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM SERIES

2007 • 176 pages Cloth (978-1-4129-0282-3) • £65.00 Paper (978-1-4129-0283-0) • £20.99

coGniTive diSSonAnce

50 Years of a Classic Theory

Joel Cooper Princeton University

In marking the 50th anniversary of cognitive dissonance’s inception, Joel Cooper has presented a beautiful, modern and comprehensive analysis of the state of this important theory. This book charts its progress, assessing its impact not only within our understanding of psychology but in everyday experiences as well.

READERSHIP Undergraduate and graduate students of social psychology and readers who share the passion for appreciating the significance of cognitive dissonance in the human psyche

2007 • 216 pages Cloth (978-1-4129-2972-1) • £70.00 Paper (978-1-4129-2973-8) • £22.99

The SAGe hAndbook of SociAl PSycholoGy

Concise Student Edition

Edited by Michael A Hogg Claremont Graduate University and Joel Cooper Princeton University

‘This Volume is everything one would want from a one-volume handbook’ – Choice Magazine

In response to market demand, The SAGE Handbook of Social Psychology has been published and represents a slimmer (16 chapters in total), more course-focused and student-friendly volume. The editors and authors have also updated all references, provided chapter introductions and summaries and a new preface outlining the benefits of using the Handbook as an upper-level teaching resource.

READERSHIP Upper-level and postgraduate students studying social psychology

SAGE SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM SERIES

2007 • 416 pages Paper (978-1-4129-4535-6) • £30.99

The original 2003 cloth edition is also still in print:

2003 • 526 pages Cloth (978-0-7619-6636-4) • £90.00

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Social Psychology

NEw EDITION

An inviTATion To SociAl conSTrucTion

Second Edition

Kenneth J Gergen Swarthmore College, Pennsylvania

‘Remains an authoritative overview of the field, but is now markedly more accessible. It will be invaluable to students and scholars looking for a sustained and engaging inquiry into the premises and practices of social constructionism’ – Dr Matthew Adams, University of Brighton

This new edition of Kenneth J Gergen’s landmark An Invitation to Social Construction offers readers a clearer and more thorough introduction to the theory and practice of social constructionism.

Reflecting the significant developments in constructivist thought and practice, the Second Edition has been thoroughly revised and updated with material on major new areas such as discourse analysis, action research, the body and environmentalism. While still preserving the celebrated wide-ranging and profound approach of the first, the Second Edition , now with pedagogical features throughout, is even more accessible for students.

CONTENTS Social Construction: Revolution in the Making \ Constructing the Real and the Good \ Horizons of Human Inquiry \ The Relational Self \ Dialogue: Conflict and Transformation \ A Profusion of Practices \ Social Construction in Question

READERSHIP Second and third-year social science students including those on courses in: critical psychology, qualitative psychology, applied psychology, sociology, qualitative methods, communication and counselling studies, nursing and social work

March 2009 • 232 pages Cloth (978-1-4129-2300-2) • £65.00 Paper (978-1-4129-2301-9) • £22.99

humAn relATionShiPS

Fourth Edition

Steve Duck University of Iowa

The Fourth Edition of this highly successful textbook provides a unique and comprehensive introduction to the study and understanding of human relationships. Fresh insights from family studies, developmental psychology, occupational and organizational psychology also combine to bring new perspectives to this thorough survey of the field.

Thoroughly updated, with new chapters on: relating difficulty; ‘small media’ technology and relationships; and practical applications, the Fourth Edition offers a fully up-to-date and authoritative review of the field.

READERSHIP Students of psychology, social and personal relationships, and interpersonal communication

2007 • 312 pages Cloth (978-1-4129-2998-1) • £65.00 Paper (978-1-4129-2999-8) • £23.99

underSTAndinG The PSycholoGy of diverSiTy

Bruce Evan Blaine St John Fisher College

Featuring chapters on traditional prejudice topics such as categorization and stereotypes, sexism, racism and social stigma, Understanding the Psychology of Diversity is a wide-ranging textbook that covers the cognitive and emotional underpinnings of prejudice attached to all forms of inequality. Mixed in with this content are further chapters that explore newer and more non-traditional diversity topics, such as sexualorientation and social class-based prejudice, weight and appearancebased prejudice, and diversity on television.

READERSHIP Students studying psychology of diversity, prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination as well as race and gender

2007 • 272 pages Cloth (978-1-4129-2108-4) • £70.00 Paper (978-1-4129-2109-1) • £22.99

PSycholoGy of emoTionS

Five-Volume Set

Edited by Antony Manstead Cardiff University

Covering the entire scope of the psychology of emotion, this collection contains benchmark readings with a combination of classic works and more recent key publications. Volume One contains theoretical papers that set out major theoretical positions in the psychology of emotion, while the remaining readings are predominantly empirical articles that show how psychological knowledge of emotion is acquired through research. In addition to the 80 key articles included, the collection opens with an introductory editorial essay by Antony Manstead in which he sets out the rationale behind the selection of papers, and provides an illuminating discussion of the key issues in emotion theory and research. Volume One covers topics in emotion theory and cognitive approaches to studying emotion

Volume Two covers social, cultural and organizational aspects of emotion

Volume Three covers physiological and neuroscience approaches to emotion Volume Four covers developmental, health and abnormal approaches to emotion.

SAGE BENCHMARKS IN PSYCHOLOGY SERIES

2007 • 2104 pages Cloth (978-1-4129-3438-1) • £695.00

Available as inspection copy for lecturers

Psychology | 2009

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