Community Psychology

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Challenges, Controversies and Emerging Consensus

By Jim Orford

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Community Psychology by Jim Orford delves into the psychiatric and sociological aspects of psychology, exploring how community structures influence individual and collective well-being. It discusses various methods through which psychological support can be integrated into communities, aiming to foster mental health resilience and address social inequalities. The book brings to light the dynamic relationship between individual psychologies and larger societal contexts, encouraging the development of practical interventions to build healthier communities.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring how psychology can be applied to social change and community well-being. It offers insights into how individuals interact within social systems and examines the role psychologists can play beyond traditional clinical settings. This book may appeal to those fascinated by the intersection of psychology, social justice, and community empowerment.

Community Psychology

Community psychology is the branch of psychology concerned with person-environment interactions, and how society impacts upon individual and community functioning. More interventionist than sociology, it is about understanding people within their social worlds and using that knowledge to improve their well-being.

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This book is both a sequel to and expansion of Community Psychology, published in 1992. It serves as a textbook for courses on community psychology but now also includes material on inequality and health, since both are concerned with the way an individual's social setting and the systems with which they interact affect their problems and the solutions they devise.

Part 1 sets the scene by locating community psychology in its historical and contemporary context.

In Part 2, disempowered groups and their physical and mental health are considered.

Finally, in Part 3, the application of community psychology is discussed, and the ways in which marginalised people can be helped by strengthening their communities are highlighted.

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Community Psychology by Jim Orford is regarded as an insightful exploration of the discipline, offering a critical examination of traditional approaches to identifying and addressing issues within communities. It is recommended for both seasoned and novice researchers and practitioners in psychology and public health, presenting a thought-provoking reflection on the role and significance of community psychology.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780470855942

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 January 2008

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 171.0mm

Height: 247.0mm

Weight: 794g

Pages: 488

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About the Author

Professor Jim Orford, University of Birmingham, UK