Psychology and the problems of society / Frances F. Korten, Stuart W. Cook, John I. Lacey.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Korten, Frances F., author.

Lacey, John I., author.

Cook, Stuart W., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Psychology, Applied.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xii, 459 pages)

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : American Psychological Association, 1970.

Summary:

With the growing realization that contemporary society's problems are human, not technological, a troubled society turns to psychology for help. In response, numerous psychologists are bringing their talents to bear on socially relevant problems. This emerging social relevance is reflected in the problem-oriented theme chosen for the 1969 American Psychological Association Convention from which this volume takes its title. The volume brings together some of the many 1969 convention presentations bearing on society's problems. The contributions are diverse, ranging from descriptions and evaluations of concrete action programs, exemplifying what actually can be accomplished, to theoretical essays providing a more general framework for action. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2004 APA, all rights reserved).

Contents:

Psychology and the social change process.

Psychology as a means of promoting human welfare / G.A. Miller

Psychologists and federal legislation.

Introduction / L.F. Carter ; Congress and the psychologist / D.M. Fraser ; The social relevance of the psychologist / J.R. Kramer ; Evaluation of social.

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