Political Psychology
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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? Taking these questions...
Published December 12th 2012 by Psychology Press
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Peace Education
The Concept, Principles, and Practices Around the World
Peace Education: * presents views on the nature of peace education, its history, and relationships to neighboring fields; * examines relevant psychological and pedagogical principles, such as the contact experience, conciliation through personal story telling, reckoning with traumatic memories,...
Published November 13th 2012 by Psychology Press
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The Psychology of Counter-Terrorism
Series: Political Violence
This edited book explores how psychology can be used to improve our understanding of terrorism and counterterrorism. This work firstly aims to provide balanced and objective insight into the psychology of terrorists; what their motivations are, what keeps them involved in terrorist groups, and...
Published October 21st 2010 by Routledge
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Introduction to Political Psychology
2nd Edition
This comprehensive, user-friendly introductory textbook to political psychology explores the psychological origins of political behavior. The authors introduce readers to a broad range of theories, concepts, and case studies of political activity to illustrate that behavior. The book examines many...
Published November 30th 2009 by Psychology Press

