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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
Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: November 2009 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
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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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