Concise introduction to social psychology / Roy F. Baumeister, (Professor Emeritus, School of Psychology, University of Queensland, Australia, and Department of Psychology, Florida State University, USA).

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Baumeister, Roy F., author.

Contributor:

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Series:

Elgar concise introductions

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social psychology.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (142 pages).

Place of Publication:

Cheltenham, UK : Edward Elgar Publishing Limited, [2026]

Summary:

"Our Elgar Concise Introductions are inspiring and considered. They explain the key principles in business and social science and are expertly written by some of the world's leading scholars. The aims of the series are two-fold: to pinpoint essential concepts and to offer insights that stimulate critical thinking. This compelling Concise Introduction establishes social psychology as a key influential approach to understanding thoughts, feelings and behaviors, surveying crucial articles and landmark research projects. Leading scholar Roy F. Baumeister draws on four decades of experience in social psychology to present an overview of the field, from its nascent phase in the 1950-60s to contemporary research. Key Features: - Concise and accessible chapters provide insights into social psychology: the study of how individuals think, feel and act - Traces theoretical and methodological developments in social psychology since the mid-20th century and calls for greater inclusion of non-Western perspectives - Explores key topics including the human self, prosocial and antisocial behavior, thought processes concerning social situations, prejudice, emotion and close relationships The Concise Introduction to Social Psychology is a fundamental resource for students and researchers in social psychology, personality psychology and the wider social and behavioural sciences. Its erudite insights will also benefit practitioners, educators and other professionals looking for an introduction to the field"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: 1. Some classics of early social psychology

2. A brief and unofficial history

3. The self and the group

4. Prosocial behavior

5. Antisocial behavior

6. Emotion

7. Social cognition and prejudice

8. Close relationships

9. Great lessons of social psychology

References.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781035315468 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.