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ISBN 10: 0761954961

ISBN 13: 9780761954965

Author: Keith Tuffin

`This is a thoughtful, honest and accessible text which I would certainly recommend to students. The chapter ordering is excellent and should take the student through a logical progression from the more established to the more contemporary approaches in social psychology′ – Ian Hodges, Westminster University `It is written in a beautifully clear, engaging and conversational style which will make the book accessible and appealing to those encountering critical ideas for the first time…. Students will find the book both interesting and easy to read, and their lecturers will find it a valuable teaching resource. I will certainly be recommending it to my second and third year undergraduates′ – Viv Burr, University of Huddersfield Understanding Critical Social Psychology is an exciting new textbook providing a comprehensive and reader-friendly approach to the theories and methods surrounding Critical Social Psychology. For students taking a course in Critical Social Psychology, this book combines a critical examination of the traditional philosophies, practices and topics with an emphasis on introducing innovative and contemporary developments in social psychological research. In this way, Tuffin integrates newer insights with established modes of thinking. Key Features of this book include: ” Student-friendly structure – contains numerous features suitable for undergraduate course use such as section summaries, further reading and a tutorial which answers students′ questions about critical social psychology. ” Broad framework – Positions newer insights in relation to the historical, theoretical and ideological roots of social psychology. Ideal for students taking a Critical Social Psychology module having already studied a mainstream course. ” Applied focus – Understanding Critical Social Psychology tackles key themes in the discipline i.e. prejudice, politics, identity and emotions from critical perspectives. Written in a clear and accessible style, with illustrative data, detailed chapter summaries and key readings at the end of each section, it will be welcomed by undergraduates seeking to develop their understanding of critical social psychology.

Understanding Critical Social Psychology 1st Table of contents:

1 Experimentation and the Social World

Overview

Classical Studies in Social Psychology

The Trouble with Experiments

Ethics, Fieldwork and Deception

Summary

Further Reading

2 From the Shadows of the Hard Sciences

Overview

Social Psychological History

Philosophy of Science

Positivism

Reductionism and Individualism

Summary

Further Reading

3 Alternative Social Worlds

Overview

Science, Normal Science and Scientific Revolution

Language, Social Life and Evolution

Social Constructionism

Comparing Experimental and Critical Approaches

Summary

Further Reading

4 New Social Psychology: Discursive Work

Overview

Discursive Psychology

Discourse Analytic Traditions

A ‘Fly-on-the-Wall’ Tutorial

Beginning Analysis

General Analytic Points

Summary

Further Reading

5 Prejudice, Discrimination and Racism

Overview

History

Traditional Approaches

Critical Approaches

Racism

Summary

Further Reading

6 Emotion, Identity and Politics

Overview

Emotion

Jealousy

Identity

Politics

Summary

Further Reading

Epilogue

Critical Social Psychology and the ‘Shame’ of Social Psychology

Curious Questions

Revisiting Criticality

Accessible Language

Positive Features of Critical Social Psychology

Conclusion

Glossary

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