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Six Community Psychologists Tell Their Stories: History, Contexts, and Narrative presents the unique opportunity to examine how culture and social norms have combined with chance, coincidence, and serendipity to form the professional identities of men and women who were among the first generation trained to work in the field of community psychology. The book's contributors--disciples of those who founded the sub-field--provide insights into the factors (social status, family history, education, social environment, cultural events, important ideas) that furthered their professional development in an emerging field. Their stories--still works in progress--go far beyond facts, figures, dates and details to document what they've done with their lives--and why.
List of contents
- INTRODUCTION (James G. Kelly and Anna V. Song)
- On Becoming a Community Psychologist: The Intersection of Autobiography and History (Julian Rappaport)
- An Accidental Community Psychologist (N. Dickon Reppucci)
- Our Paradigms, Ourselves: Reflections on the Ecology of a Community Psychologist (Edison J. Trickett)
- The Making of a Community Psychologist: Naïve Idealism, Supportive Contexts and Good Fortune (Jean Ann Linney)
- Ecological Influences on an Ecologically-Oriented Community Psychologist (Marybeth Shinn)
- Reflection on Becoming a Community Psychologist (Rhona S. Weinstein)
- Memories (Henrika Kuklick)
- COMMENTARY
- Personal Destiny, Chance, and the Role of the Outsider in the Life Stories of Six Community Psychologists (Dan P. McAdams)
- Index
- Reference Notes Included
About the author
James G. Kelly, Anna V. Song
Summary
Six Community Psychologists Tell Their Stories: History, Contexts, and Narrative presents the opportunity to examine how culture and social norms have combined with chance, coincidence, and serendipity to form the professional identities of men and women who were among the first generation trained to work in community psychology.
