Poverty and Psychology
. Ed(S): Carr, Stuart C.; Sloan, Tod Stratton
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Description for Poverty and Psychology
Hardback. Focuses on understanding the global dynamics of poverty and wealth together, from a psychological (particularly social psychological) perspective. This book combines psychological theory and research with community development and practice. Editor(s): Carr, Stuart C.; Sloan, Tod Stratton. Series: International and Cultural Psychology. Num Pages: 328 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFA; JMH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 705.
Although poverty is a global issue profoundly affecting millions of human beings, the psychology literature rarely focuses on this problem. Poverty and Psychology: From Global Perspective to Local Practice seeks to remedy that by bringing together academics, community practitioners and clinicians who are actively involved in studying the ramifications of poverty in groups and individuals as well as outlining successful methods of participant intervention. With a focus on positive and critical psychology and the resilience of the human spirit, the book brings the psychology of poverty up-to-date with current thinking and scientific approaches, and will inspire and encourage those working ... Read more
Although poverty is a global issue profoundly affecting millions of human beings, the psychology literature rarely focuses on this problem. Poverty and Psychology: From Global Perspective to Local Practice seeks to remedy that by bringing together academics, community practitioners and clinicians who are actively involved in studying the ramifications of poverty in groups and individuals as well as outlining successful methods of participant intervention. With a focus on positive and critical psychology and the resilience of the human spirit, the book brings the psychology of poverty up-to-date with current thinking and scientific approaches, and will inspire and encourage those working ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Springer Science+Business Media United States
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
Series
International and Cultural Psychology
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780306477645
SKU
V9780306477645
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99-15
About . Ed(S): Carr, Stuart C.; Sloan, Tod Stratton
Stuart C. Carr is Senior Lecturer at the School of Psychology at Massey University. Carr has a background in social and organizational psychology, and has lived and worked in Malawi, far north Australia, Indonesia, Thailand, and the South Pacific. He has consulted to and worked for a rage of aid organizations and universities in developing areas, His interests are focused ... Read more
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