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Social Science Methods for Psychodynamic Inquiry
W. Meyers
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Description for Social Science Methods for Psychodynamic Inquiry
Paperback. BIC Classification: JMS. Dimension: 216 x 140. .
This book explains, with case examples, a variety of social science research methods suitable for studying the unconscious components of irrational social and political actions in world affairs, which can be defined as those that are intensely destructive, self-destructive, or extremely bizarre. The book argues that they are driven in part by feelings and fantasies that are outside of conscious awareness. Meyers explores the role of empathy in clinical understanding, as well as the value of exposing assertions to empirical disconfirmation. With a variety of research methods such as survey research, content analysis, and narrative analysis, and case examples such ... Read more
This book explains, with case examples, a variety of social science research methods suitable for studying the unconscious components of irrational social and political actions in world affairs, which can be defined as those that are intensely destructive, self-destructive, or extremely bizarre. The book argues that they are driven in part by feelings and fantasies that are outside of conscious awareness. Meyers explores the role of empathy in clinical understanding, as well as the value of exposing assertions to empirical disconfirmation. With a variety of research methods such as survey research, content analysis, and narrative analysis, and case examples such ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan UK
Language
English
Condition
New
Number of Pages
253
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781349706983
SKU
V9781349706983
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99-15
About W. Meyers
William R. Meyers is Professor Emeritus in Psychology at the University of Cincinnati, USA. He received his Ph.D. from Harvard University, was on the faculty of Harvard and M.I.T., and has served as the Director of Research for the Peace Corps.
Reviews for Social Science Methods for Psychodynamic Inquiry
“This book is conceived as a guidebook and toolbox, a ‘how-to’ manual for inquiries into the psychodynamics of world politics. Offering small and easily accessible subchapters, Meyers outlines different methodological approaches to integrating social scientific and psychoanalytic viewpoints with the aim of shedding light on non-rational and bizarre aspects of world politics.” (Steffen Krüger, American Imago, Vol. 74 (2), 2017) ... Read more