Environmental Psychology - A Psycho-Social Introduction

Informationen zum Autor Associate Professor Frances Bonner's research interests include film and television studies, magazines, celebrities, science fiction, and women's studies. She holds an MA (Tas) and a PhD (Open) and is a reader in the EMSAH School. Associate Professor Bonner's current research includes popular non-fiction television programs and their presenters; magazines, especially magazines and health; and celebrity. Klappentext This textbook provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the rapidly expanding field of environmental psychology. The authors start with a review of the history of environmental psychology, highlighting its interdisciplinary nature. They trace its roots in architecture, ecology and geography, and examine the continuing relationship of these subjects to the psychological tradition. The book then moves through key contemporary lines of research in the field, contrasting models from perception and cognition, such as those of Gibson and Brunswick, with major social psychological approaches as represented by Lewin, Barker and others. The book concludes with an analysis of the most promising areas of research and practice. Zusammenfassung This introduction to environmental psychology pays particular attention to the relationship of environmental and social psychology! and emphasizes theories of social representation and social identity. The birth! aims and problems of environmental psychology are presented here. Inhaltsverzeichnis PART ONE: THE ORIGIN AND THEORETICAL ROOTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY The Origin of Environmental Psychology Environmental Psychology and Psychological Tradition PART TWO: DIRECTIONS OF PRESENT-DAY ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY Characterization of the Field Main Research Topics Paradigms and Psycho-social Constructs in Present-Day Environmental Psychology

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Mirilia Bonnes, Mirilia Secchiaroli Bonnes, Bonnes Mirilia, Gianfranco Secchiaroli, Secchiaroli Gianfranco
• Edition: Sage Publications Ltd
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 05.07.1995
• EAN: 9780803979055
• ISBN: 978-0-8039-7905-5
• Pages: 240
• Catégories: Littérature spécialisée > Psychologie, ésotérique, spiritualité, anthroposophie > Psychologie appliquée; Sciences humaines, art, musique > Psychologie > Psychologie théorique; Sciences naturelles, médecine, informatique, technique > Biologie > Ecologie; PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology, The environment, Social, group or collective psychology, Science / Environmental Science, Environmental Psychology