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Social Groups in Action and Interaction: 2nd Edition
Charles Stangor
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Description for Social Groups in Action and Interaction: 2nd Edition
Paperback. Num Pages: 440 pages, 12 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JFS; JMH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 191. .
Social Groups in Action and Interaction reviews and analyzes the human group as it operates to create both social good and, potentially, social harm. It summarizes current knowledge and contemporary research, with real-world examples in succinct yet engaging chapters, to help students understand and predict group behavior. Unlike other texts, the book considers a wide range of topics-such as conformity, leadership, task performance, social identity, prejudice, and discrimination-from both an intragroup and an intergroup perspective. By looking at behavior both within and between groups, it bridges the gap between these interconnected approaches. The second edition ... Read more
Social Groups in Action and Interaction reviews and analyzes the human group as it operates to create both social good and, potentially, social harm. It summarizes current knowledge and contemporary research, with real-world examples in succinct yet engaging chapters, to help students understand and predict group behavior. Unlike other texts, the book considers a wide range of topics-such as conformity, leadership, task performance, social identity, prejudice, and discrimination-from both an intragroup and an intergroup perspective. By looking at behavior both within and between groups, it bridges the gap between these interconnected approaches. The second edition ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
440
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
870g
Number of Pages
454
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781848726925
SKU
V9781848726925
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Ref
99-2
About Charles Stangor
Charles Stangor is Professor of Psychology at the University of Maryland, College Park. His principal research interests concern the development of stereotypes and prejudice, and their influences upon individuals who are potential victims of discrimination. He has published seven books and over 70 research articles and book chapters, and has served as an associate editor of the European Journal of ... Read more
Reviews for Social Groups in Action and Interaction: 2nd Edition
Every groups groupie should own this book. Its unique approach combines intra-group and inter-group research, to great effect. Clear and concise, its coverage is complete and up to date. - Susan T. Fiske, Eugene Higgins Professor, Psychology and Public Affairs, Princeton University Stangor describes social psychological processes within and between groups in ... Read more