Self & Social Identity Books

New and Published Books

1. Culture and Human Development

   The Importance of Cross-Cultural Research for the Social Sciences

   Edited by Wolfgang Friedlmeier, Pradeep Chakkarath, Beate Schwarz

   As intercultural encounters between people in the modern world become more common, important questions have been raised about the nature of culture-specific differences and similarities. Focusing on the relationship between culture and human development, this timely book offers an interdisciplinary...

   Published June 19th 2013 by Psychology Press
2. Personality and Social Behavior

   Edited by Frederick Rhodewalt

   Series: Frontiers of Social Psychology

   The study of the relationship between the person and the situation has had a long history in psychology. Many theories of personality are set on an interpersonal stage and many social phenomena are played out differently as the cast of characters change. At times the study of persons and situations...

   Published June 19th 2013 by Psychology Press
3. The Development of the Social Self

   Edited by Mark Bennett, Fabio Sani

   Drawing upon the perspective of social identity theory, The Development of the Social Self is concerned with the acquisition and development of children's social identities. In contrast to previous work on self-development, which has focused primarily on the development of the personal self, this...

   Published June 19th 2013 by Psychology Press
4. Social Identities

   Motivational, Emotional, Cultural Influences

   Edited by Rupert Brown, Dora Capozza

   The concept of social identity occupies a central position in contemporary social psychology. Social Identities: Motivational, Emotional, Cultural Influences reports recent developments in the analysis of motivational and affective aspects of social identity processes. The book also examines the...

   Published June 19th 2013 by Psychology Press
5. Analysing Identity

   Cross-Cultural, Societal and Clinical Contexts

   Edited by Peter Weinreich, Wendy Saunderson

   People's identities are addressed and brought into being by interaction with others. Identity processes encompass biographical experiences, historical eras and cultural norms in which the self's autonomy varies according to the flux of power relationships with others. Identity Structure Analysis (...

   Published June 2nd 2013 by Routledge
6. Challenges and Inequalities in Lifelong Learning and Social Justice

   Edited by Susan Jackson

   The connections and interactions of lifelong learning and social justice are complex and contested. Both are seen as a means to unconditional good, with little account taken of the inequalities and equalities located in constructions of power. This book develops critical ways to engage with...

   Published May 6th 2013 by Routledge
7. New Directions in Social Theory, Education and Embodiment

   Edited by John Evans, Brian Davies

   This book exemplifies the nurturing spirit of inter-discursive debate with a view to opening up new theoretical and empirical insights, understanding, and engagement, with debates on issues relating to pedagogy, policy, equity and embodiment. From a variety of social science perspectives, an...

   Published May 6th 2013 by Routledge
8. Self-Esteem Issues and Answers

   A Sourcebook of Current Perspectives

   Edited by Michael H. Kernis

   Research and theory on self-esteem have flourished in recent years. This resurgence has produced multiple perpectives on fundamental issues surrounding the nature of self-esteem and its role in psychological functioning and interpersonal processes. Self-Esteem Issues and Answers brings...

   Published April 30th 2013 by Psychology Press
9. Self-Esteem

   Edited by Virgil Zeigler-Hill

   Series: Current Issues in Social Psychology

   In this edited collection a distinguished set of contributors present a broad overview of psychological research on self-esteem. Each chapter is written by leading experts in the field, and surveys current research on a particular issue concerning self-esteem. Together, the chapters provide a...

   Published March 10th 2013 by Psychology Press
10. Changing Emotions

    Edited by Dirk Hermans, Bernard Rimé, Batja Mesquita

    The question ‘how far can emotions be changed?’ lies at the heart of innumerable psychological interventions. Although often viewed as static, changes in the intensity, quality, and complexity of emotion can occur from moment to moment, and also over longer periods of time, often as a result of...

    Published February 20th 2013 by Psychology Press