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This visionary textbook is the third edition of a trusted and highly respected introduction to community psychology. The editors have focused on three contemporary social issues in order to illustrate key concepts throughout the book: climate change, affordable housing and homelessness, and immigration.
Featuring a wide range of critical perspectives from international scholars and practitioners, Community Psychology encourages students to consider theories and methodologies in light of how they might be applied to different cultures and settings. It develops students' ability to think critically about the role of psychology in society, and about how the work of community psychologists can aid in the liberation of oppressed groups, promoting social justice and flourishing both for people and for our planet.
This book is essential reading for students taking both undergraduate and graduate courses in Community Psychology and its related fields.
List of contents
PART I: FRAMING COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY: HISTORY, VALUES, AND KEY CONCEPTS.- 1. Community Psychology: Research and Action for Social Change and Wellbeing.- 2. Highlights of the History of Community Psychology.- 3. Community Psychology Values and Vision.- 4. Power, Empowerment and Depowerment.- 5. Thinking Like a System: Ecology and Complexity in a Globalized World.- 6. Prevention, Promotion, and Social Change.- 7. Community, Connection, and Participation.- PART II: COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY INTERVENTIONS.- 8. An Overview of Community Psychology Interventions.- 9. Social Interventions.- 10. Organizational and Community Interventions.- 11. Individual and Small Group Interventions.- PART III: COMMUNITY-ENGAGED RESEARCH.- 12. Framing Community-engaged Research.- 13. The Research Cycle.- PART IV: ISSUES IN COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY.- 14. Globalization, Poverty, and Social Justice.- 15. Colonization.- 16. How Can Community Psychologists Best Work Towards Gender Equity?.- 17. Building Wellbeing in Families.- 18. LGBTQ Issues in Community Psychology.- 19. Ableism, Physical Disability and Community Living.- 20. Addressing Community-based Challenges Arising from Mental Health Problems.- 21. Racism and Applications of Critical Race and Intersectional Theories in Community Psychology.
About the author
Manuel Riemer is Professor of Psychology in the at Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada.Stephanie Reich is an Associate Professor in the School of Education, with additional appointments in Psychological Science and Informatics, at the University of California, USA.Scotney D. Evans is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational and Psychological Studies in the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Miami, USA.GEOFFREY NELSON is Professor of Psychology at Wilfrid Laurier University in Canada.ISAAC PRILLELTENSKY is Professor of Psychology and Director of the Wellness Promotion Unit at Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia.
Summary
This visionary textbook is the third edition of a trusted and highly respected introduction to community psychology. The editors have focused on three contemporary social issues in order to illustrate key concepts throughout the book: climate change, affordable housing and homelessness, and immigration.
Featuring a wide range of critical perspectives from international scholars and practitioners, Community Psychology encourages students to consider theories and methodologies in light of how they might be applied to different cultures and settings. It develops students' ability to think critically about the role of psychology in society, and about how the work of community psychologists can aid in the liberation of oppressed groups, promoting social justice and flourishing both for people and for our planet.
This book is essential reading for students taking both undergraduate and graduate courses in community psychology and its related fields.
New to this Edition:
- New chapters on power and racism
- Coverage of the latest research in the field, with numerous new concepts, theories, and references
- An approach which takes three critical issues as illustrative examples throughout the book: immigration, affordable housing and homelessness, and climate change.
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Foreword
A comprehensive textbook which introduces students to the core values of community psychology and examines the key concepts, interventions and research tools of the field. It features a range of perspectives, international examples, exercises and resources, encouraging students to think critically.
Additional text
The third edition is indeed well beyond an updated version of this modern academic classic in community psychology. The addition of a broader, more diverse team of collaborators brings new life and vibrancy to this edition. This text provides unique and novel opportunities for personal reflection throughout, heightening reflexivity and dynamic learning.
