Social Psychology and Discourse

✍ Scribed by Andrew McKinlay, Chris McVittie

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Year: 2008
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 324
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

A unique and creative textbook that introduces the 'discursive turn' to a new generation of students, Social Psychology and Discourse summarizes and evaluates the current state-of-the-art in social psychology. Using the explanatory framework found in typical texts, it provides unparallel coverage on Discourse Analytic Psychology in a format that is immediately familiar to undergraduate readers.A timely overview of the breadth and depth of discourse research, ideal for undergraduates and also a great resource for postgraduate research students embarking on a discursive project No other text offers the same range of coverage - from the core topics of social cognition, attitudes, prejudice and relationships to lesser known areas such as small group phenomena Includes a host of student-friendly features such as chapter outlines, key terms, a glossary, activity questions, classic studies and further reading

✦ Table of Contents

Social Psychology and Discourse......Page 2
Contents......Page 5
Preface......Page 8
1. Introduction......Page 10
2. Self and Identity......Page 30
3. Groups......Page 52
4. Attraction and Relationships......Page 72
5. Social Cognition......Page 97
6. Attitudes and Persuasion......Page 121
7. Prejudice......Page 142
8. Dispute and Aggression......Page 162
9. Social Psychology, Law, and Order......Page 181
10. Social Psychology and Health......Page 200
11. Social Psychology and Organizations......Page 226
12. Debates Within the Discursive Tradition......Page 247
13. Social Psychology in the Twenty-First Century......Page 263
Glossary......Page 283
References......Page 288
Author Index......Page 310
Subject Index......Page 317