Psychology and Politics: A Social Identity Perspective

ISBN-13: 9780415677707 / Angielski / Twarda / 2012 / 132 str.

Ispas, Alexa

Opis

What makes us divide the world into 'us' and 'them'? How can we exert social influence over others? When does a peaceful protest turn into a riot? Taking these questions as a starting point, the book examines political conduct from a social identity perspective.

Spis treści

Preface 1. Psychology and the social identity perspective. 2. The psychology of social influence 3. The psychology of crowd events 4. The psychology of political leadership 5. The psychology of authoritarian regimes Glossary Bibliography

O autorze

Alexa Ispas completed her PhD at the University of Edinburgh. She has worked on research projects at the University of Melbourne, the Australian National University, Cardiff University, and the University of St Andrews. Alexa has also worked as a social researcher for the Scottish Government.