Political Psychology: Key Readings
Edited by John T Jost, Jim Sidanius
Series: Key Readings in Social Psychology
- List Price: $44.95
- Web Price: $40.46 (You save $4.49)
- ISBN: 978-1-84169-070-4
- Published by: Psychology Press
- Publication Date: 03/18/2004
- Pages: 512
- Trim Size: 7 x 9
- Binding(s): Hardback | Paperback
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About the Book
Political psychology is a dynamic subfield at the intersection of psychology and political science. The specific relationship between politics and social psychology has been steadily evolving in recent years, making it a compelling and exciting area of study. The chapters in this reader were written by leading scholars in the areas of political science and social psychology. Both contemporary and classic articles are compiled, demonstrating the ever-changing nature of political psychology and offering comprehensive coverage of social psychological research into the processes that have governed local and global affairs in the postmodern world. Topics covered include authoritarianism, political leadership, public opinion, decision-making, prejudice, intergroup relations, terrorism, and revolution.You may also be interested in:
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