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    Check Out Our Social Psychology 2013 Online Catalog

    We have put together this online catalog filled with Social Psychology books published by Psychology Press and Routledge.

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    The Social Psychology of Aggression, 2nd Edition

    The second edition of this textbook provides a thoroughly revised, updated and expanded overview of social psychological research on aggression. The first part of the book covers the definition and measurement of aggression, presents major theories and examines the development of aggression.

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    Check Out Our Paperbacks Direct: Social Psychology Online Catalog

    We have put together this online catalog filled with Paperback Direct Social Psychology books published by Psychology Press and Routledge.

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    Psychology and Politics: A Social Identity Perspective

    What makes us divide the world into ‘us’ and ‘them’? How can we exert social influence over others? When does a peaceful protest turn into a riot? Why are some politicians heroes one day and villains the next? Where do we find the resources to resist authoritarian regimes?

25. Psychology Press is now sponsoring the Social Psychology Network

    Psychology Press is now a proud sponsor of the Social Psychology Network, one of the largest websites devoted to psychological research and teaching.

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    Psychology and Crime: An Introduction to Criminological Psychology, 2nd Edition

    Crime is an expensive aspect of society, and each year huge amounts of public money are spent on the courts, police, probation services, and prisons, while the human costs in terms of pain, fear and loss is incalculable. Psychology and Crime comprehensively covers the vital role of psychological theories and methods in understanding and managing criminal behavior.

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    Top-level research from International Journal of Psychology

    With more and more multidisciplinary research being published from all over the world, it can be hard to keep up with the best globaly-sourced work. The International Journal of Psychology - official journal of the International Union of Psychological Science - is the leading journal for international review and research articles, examining how psychological science describes and interprets human behavior around the globe.

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    Fat Lives: A Feminist Psychological Exploration

    Within the context of the current ‘obesity debate’, this book investigates the embodied experience of ‘being large’ from a critical psychological perspective. Using poststructuralist and feminist theories, the author explores the discourses available to and used by self-designated ‘fat’ individuals, as well as the societal power relationships that are produced by these.

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    Social Influence and Consumer Behavior

    A good deal of consumer research is focused on social influence, since consumers make purchase decisions in the context of a social framework. This collection of innovative essays examines both the conscious and non-conscious effects of social influence on consumer behavior processes and outcomes, covering a wide variety of topics such as compliance, influence tactics, social networks, social relationships, family decision-making, and spokespersons.

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    The Psychology of Conservatism (Routledge Revivals)

    First published in 1973, The Psychology of Conservatism explores attitudes, their measurement, their structure and dynamics, and the personality traits apparently underlying attitude patterns. It examines the link between differing attitudes and discusses characteristic patterns and syndromes.