Originally published in 1975, this book is a completely rewritten, revised version of Michael Argyle s standard work, "Religious Behaviour," first published in 1958. A great deal of new research had appeared since that date, which threw new light on the nature and origins of religious behaviour, beliefs and experience.
Originally published in 1975, this book is a completely rewritten, revised version of Michael Argyle s standard work, "Religious Behaviour," first ...
Man is often said to be a social animal but what does that mean? Michael Argyle believed that one of the most important components our capacity to cooperate had been overlooked and indeed that the whole notion of cooperation had not been properly understood.
Originally published in 1991 the author was critical of earlier approaches, he put forward a new and extended understanding of what cooperation consists of, showing the form it took in different relationships and its origins in evolution and socialisation. He offered new solutions to intergroup and...
Is human nature cooperative?
Man is often said to be a social animal but what does that mean? Michael Argyle believed that one of the most impor...
First published in 1964 "Psychology and Social Problems" looks at a changing society and research into problems of the time. Many of the themes in the book, such as delinquency, mental health and racial conflict and are still familiar and current topics of discussion today.
Social scientists had carried out extensive research into problems of urgent public concern, yet their findings were not widely known or understood and they had often been diffident in advocating policies based on their conclusions. Michael Argyle discussed the recent psychological and social research bearing on the...
First published in 1964 "Psychology and Social Problems" looks at a changing society and research into problems of the time. Many of the themes in ...
Originally published in 1957 this title was an up-to-date account of psychological research into human social behaviour of the time. There are chapters on interaction between pairs of people, behaviour in small social groups, and human relations in industry. The author avoided the adoption of any particular theoretical position, and concentrated on the established empirical findings of the time. The results of several hundred investigations are summarised and compared, so that the principal generalisations which emerge can be seen. Stress is placed on rigorous methods of research, and a...
Originally published in 1957 this title was an up-to-date account of psychological research into human social behaviour of the time. There are chap...
In the 10 years or so prior to original publication in 1978 new theories and discoveries in the social sciences had given a scientific basis and new impetus to the development of social skills training as a form of therapy. This book explores the progress made with this idea and gives practical guidance for therapists based on several years experience with the technique.
The book provides an account of the latest ideas at the time, about the analysis of social behaviour non-verbal communication, social skill, rules, analysis of situations, etc. The different techniques for training and...
In the 10 years or so prior to original publication in 1978 new theories and discoveries in the social sciences had given a scientific basis and ne...
Unter Bezugnahme auf Erkenntnisse der Verhaltensforschung, der Ethnologie und der experimentellen Sozialpsychologie beschreibt Michael Argyle, wie in den verschiedensten Bereichen des gesellschaftlichen und kulturellen Lebens nonverbale Mitteilungen eine wesentliche Rolle spielen. Dabei werden nicht nur die Phänomene, die ja meist nicht bewußt wahrgenommen werden, sondern auch Möglichkeiten der praktischen Anwendung in Pädagogik, Therapie und Berufsausbildung aufgezeigt. Das Buch wendet sich einerseits an den psychologischen Fachmann, der hier eine Fülle von Ergebnissen der...
Unter Bezugnahme auf Erkenntnisse der Verhaltensforschung, der Ethnologie und der experimentellen Sozialpsychologie beschreibt Michael Argyle, wie in ...
The efficiency of an organization and the well-being of those working within it are often dependent to a large extent on the social skills deployed by certain key personnel. The analysis of these skills and the training of people in their use had reached a stage of considerable sophistication. Originally published in 1981, this volume, edited by the foremost authority in the field, presents a wealth of ideas and information on how best to employ social skills training in health and welfare agencies that are still relevant today. The introduction describes the processes of social interaction...
The efficiency of an organization and the well-being of those working within it are often dependent to a large extent on the social skills deployed by...
Originally published in 1975, this book is a completely rewritten, revised version of Michael Argyle's standard work, Religious Behaviour, first published in 1958. A great deal of new research had appeared since that date, which threw new light on the nature and origins of religious behaviour, beliefs and experience.
Originally published in 1975, this book is a completely rewritten, revised version of Michael Argyle's standard work, Religious Behaviour, first publi...
Is human nature cooperative? Man is often said to be a social animal - but what does that mean? Michael Argyle believed that one of the most important components - our capacity to cooperate - had been overlooked and indeed that the whole notion of cooperation had not been properly understood. Originally published in 1991 the author was critical of earlier approaches, he put forward a new and extended understanding of what cooperation consists of, showing the form it took in different relationships and its origins in evolution and socialisation. He offered new solutions to intergroup and other...
Is human nature cooperative? Man is often said to be a social animal - but what does that mean? Michael Argyle believed that one of the most important...
First published in 1964 Psychology and Social Problems looks at a changing society and research into problems of the time. Many of the themes in the book, such as delinquency, mental health and racial conflict and are still familiar and current topics of discussion today. Social scientists had carried out extensive research into problems of urgent public concern, yet their findings were not widely known or understood and they had often been diffident in advocating policies based on their conclusions. Michael Argyle discussed the recent psychological and social research bearing on the origins...
First published in 1964 Psychology and Social Problems looks at a changing society and research into problems of the time. Many of the themes in the b...
