Introduction to political psychology

This comprehensive, user-friendly introductory textbook to political psychology explores the psychological origins of political behavior. The authors introduce readers to a broad range of theories, concepts, and case studies of political activity to illustrate that behavior. The book examines many p...

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Other Authors: Cottam, Martha L. (-)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Hove : Psychology 2009.
Edition:2nd ed
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798016806719
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Summary:This comprehensive, user-friendly introductory textbook to political psychology explores the psychological origins of political behavior. The authors introduce readers to a broad range of theories, concepts, and case studies of political activity to illustrate that behavior. The book examines many patterns of political behaviors, including leadership, group behavior, voting, race, ethnicity, nationalism, terrorism, war, and genocide. It explores some of the most horrific things people do to one another for political purposes, as well as how to prevent and resolve conflict -- and how to reco
Item Description:Description based upon print version of record.
Physical Description:1 online resource (417 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781136950711
9781282586161
9786612586163
9780203848777