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Encyclopedia of Group Processes & Intergroup Relations
Contributor(s): Levine, John M. (Editor), Hogg, Michael (Editor)

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 ISBN: 141294208X     ISBN-13: 9781412942089
Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
OUR PRICE: $479.75  

Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: November 2009
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Annotation: The social psychology of groups forms an integral component of mainstream social psychology courses throughout the western world. It is also of interest to intersecting disciplines such as sociology, organizational and cross-cultural psychology, and language and communication studies. This double volume encyclopedia (the only one in existence) will cover concepts from across the spectrum, from group phenomena to phenomena influenced by group membership, from small group interaction to intergroup relations on a global scale. The proposed encyclopedia would contain over 400 concepts, written by an international and interdisciplinary gathering of researchers and cover the following topic areas:

Methods

Theory

Cognition

Types of Groups

Organizations

Influence and Persuasion

Prejudice and Discrimination

Decision Making

Conflict and Cooperation

Group Structure

Group Performance

Intergroup Relations in Society

Identity and Self
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Psychology | Social Psychology
Dewey: 302.3
LCCN: 2009026419
Physical Information: 2.9" H x 8.9" W x 11.2" L (7.45 lbs) 1048 pages
Review Citations: Library Journal 05/15/2010 pg. 99
Choice 08/01/2010
Reference and Research Bk News 05/01/2010 pg. 133
 
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Publisher Description:

Over the past 75 years there has been a tremendous amount of theoretical and empirical research on group processes and intergroup relations by scholars in various disciplines. The Encyclopedia of Group Processes and Intergroup Relations is a reflection of the growing integration of what were formerly two distinct approaches. With approximately 300 entries, the two volumes of this encyclopedia cover concepts ranging from conformity to diversity and from small group interaction to intergroup relations on a global scale.

Key Features

  • Examines the major criteria used by researchers to define groups
  • Conveys what behavioral scientists know and theorize about how people think, feel, and act when responding to ingroup and outgroup members
  • Discusses perspectives on what happens within groups and between groups

Key Themes

  • Cognitions and Feelings
  • Conflict and Cooperation Within Groups
  • Group Decision Making
  • Group Performance and Problem Solving
  • Group Structure
  • Identity and Self
  • Influence and Persuasion
  • Intergroup Relations in Society
  • Methodology
  • Organizations
  • Theory
  • Types of Groups and Subgroups

Contributor Bio(s): Levine, John M.: -

John Levine is Professor of Psychology and Senior Scientist at the Learning Research and Development Center at the University of Pittsburgh. His research focuses on small group processes, and he has published many articles and book chapters on such topics as majority and minority influence, reaction to deviance, group socialization, and group loyalty. Professor Levine has served as Editor of the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology and Executive Committee Chair of the Society of Experimental Social Psychology. He currently serves on the editorial boards of Group Processes and Intergroup Relations, Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, Personality and Social Psychology Review, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, New Review of Social Psychology, and European Review of Social Psychology. Professor Levine is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and the American Psychological Society.


 
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