Critical Social Psychology

Name: Critical Social Psychology
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An Introduction

By Matthew McDonald and Brendan Gough and Majella McFadden

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Critical Social Psychology, authored by Matthew McDonald, Brendan Gough, and Majella McFadden, offers an engaging exploration of social psychology from a critical perspective. The book delves into how social structures and power dynamics influence individual behaviour and societal norms. It challenges traditional psychological theories by integrating insights from philosophy and contemporary research, encouraging readers to question and analyse social phenomena deeply.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring how social psychology can be critiqued and expanded through diverse perspectives, challenging traditional theories. With a focus on understanding complex social issues and power dynamics, it offers insights for those keen on examining the societal impact on individual behaviour and thought.

Critical Social Psychology introduces students, in a straightforward, practical and accessible way, to key themes and debates arising from this fast-growing - and often complex - field. The authors contrast mainstream experimental and critical understandings of social psychological topics, and place the criticism and theory in a societal context.

"This is an excellent book, written in an engaging and lively style and suitable both to newcomers to Critical Psychology and to practitioners interested in the latest developments in this important area of psychology. Those interested in the future of social psychology have no further to look." - Dr Derek Hook, Department of Psychosocial Studies, Birkbeck College, UK "What a clear, comprehensive, and authoritative introduction to the important critical perspectives on social psychology! This text should be required reading for all psychology students early on in their studies." - Tod Sloan, Ph.D., Lewis & Clark College, Portland, Oregon, USA and Editor, Critical Psychology: Voices for Change

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What can critical social psychology teach us about our sense of identity? How have psychosocial and feminist approaches challenged our understanding of subjectivity? Where is this complex and fast-moving field heading?

This new edition of Critical Social Psychology addresses these questions and more, providing important insight into social psychology. Thoroughly updated and revised, it clearly outlines approaches such as social constructionism and psychoanalysis, and explains how these ideas can illuminate topics like social influence and prejudice.

The second edition of Critical Social Psychology:

Includes two new chapters on applied health psychology and applied work psychology
Uses 'critical thinking boxes' to demonstrate the practical application of theory and debates, helping you engage with the different ideas
Contains revised content including an expanded section on research methods, as well as enhanced coverage of action research and critical narrative approaches

Guiding you through the key topics in social psychology and mapping the critical approaches onto each concept, Critical Social Psychology is essential reading for students of both psychology and other social sciences.

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Critical Social Psychology by Matthew McDonald, Brendan Gough, and Majella McFadden is highly praised for its engaging style and suitability for both novices in the field and seasoned practitioners. Dr Derek Hook commends it for offering insight into the future of social psychology, while Tod Sloan highlights its clear and comprehensive introduction to critical perspectives, suggesting its inclusion in early psychology education.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780230303850

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 February 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Red Globe Press

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 513g

Pages: 364

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Brendan Gough Education & Reference Majella McFadden Matthew McDonald Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology

About the Author

Brendan Gough is Professor of Social Psychology at Leeds Metropolitan University, UK. He has previously held lecturer posts at Sheffield Hallam University and Nottingham Trent University. He is a qualitative researcher interested in gender issues, especially concerning men and masculinities.

Majella McFadden is Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Sheffield Hallam University, UK, where she teaches Critical Social Psychology. Her research is on female sexualities and includes project work with young women.

Matthew McDonald is a visiting research fellow at Assumption University, Bangkok, Thailand. He has taught and supervised undergraduate and postgraduate students on courses including social psychology, the social psychology of work and leisure, personality, abnormal psychology, history and philosophy of psychology, positive psychology and qualitative research methods.