Critical Psychology: An Introduction

Critical Psychology: An Introduction

Electronic Inspection Copy available for instructors here<br /><br /><br /><br />`Do read this book - it will refresh you if you have not come across critical psychology before. If you are already "critical", this is an excellent, up-to-date overview of the area' - <b><i>THE (Times Higher Education)<br /><div></div><br /><p> </p><br /></i></b><br /><p>'An excellent book in all respects - compulsory reading for scholars interested in a socio-political contextual analysis of complex human behaviour' -<br /><div _rdEditor_temp="1"><b><i>Professor David F Marks, City University, London </i></b></div><br /></p><br /><b><i><br /><p> </p><br /></i></b><br /><p>'The arrival of a <b>Second Edition </b>of this classic is an exciting event. The editors have assembled a world class array of authors to bring students to the forefront of critical scholarship today. Adding to the work's lustre are fresh new chapters on critical social issues, along with a set of new pedagogical aids. Bravo!' -<br /><div _rdEditor_temp="1"><b><i>Kenneth J. Gergen, Senior Research Professor, Swarthmore College</i></b></div><br /></p><br /><b><i><br /><p> </p><br /></i></b><br /><p>The<b> Second Edition</b> of <b>Critical Psychology</b> extends the original's comprehensive and accessible critique of mainstream psychology. Fully revised, reconfigured and expanded, the <b>Second Edition</b> explores critical psychology's continued growth and diversification, offering practical advice, and noting significant theoretical and political dilemmas confronting critical psychologists today. </p><br /><p> </p><br /><p>While other texts focus on narrower specialties within critical psychology or on specific theoretical or methodological perspectives, <b>Critical Psychology</b> retains its focus on critical psychology as a whole.</p><br /><p> </p><br /><p>Key features of the new edition include:</p><br /><p> </p><br /><p>- each chapter now also includes a summary of main points, a glossary of important terms, suggested readings and Internet sites, and questions for discussion</p><br /><p> </p><br /><p>- the book's contributors - most of them new - have thoroughly updated the original chapters and provide multiple perspectives on critical psychology's core concerns </p><br /><p> </p><br /><p>- reflecting recent developments, Parts Three and Four are completely new to this edition. Part Three provides in-depth coverage of critical psychology's relevance to social justice, focusing on the issues of race, class, gender, disability, colonization/globalization, human rights/social justice in post-conflict settings, and oppression/empowerment in mental health systems. Part Four examines critical psychology practice, from theory, methodology and therapy to community organizing and the politics of resistance. </p>