This updated edition of Social Psychology: Sociological Perspectives continues to offer a comprehensive approach to understanding human behavior, emphasizing the critical roles that social contexts, group processes, and social structures play in shaping individual selves, interactions, emotions, and thought processes.
Grounded in contemporary research, this edition introduces new case studies and applications, along with unique textboxes containing career information in fields linked to social psychology, making it more relevant than ever to today’s rapidly changing world. By framing the chapters through the lenses of key sociological theories, the text provides a distinctive framework for analyzing how social forces influence human behavior.
Pedagogically rich and thoughtfully organized, this edition offers new learning tools, including expanded critical thinking exercises, visuals, and sources to engage students and foster a more dynamic learning experience. Perfect for sociology and psychology courses, Social Psychology continues to be a must-have resource for those seeking a sociological perspective on the complex and exciting field of social psychology.
Table of Contents
Part 1: PERSPECTIVES AND METHODS
1. Introduction to Sociological Social Psychology
2. Perspectives in Sociological Social Psychology
3. Studying People
Part 2: THE INDIVIDUAL IN SOCIETY
4. The Social Psychology of Stratification
5. Self and Identity
6. Socialization over the Life Course
Part 3: AREAS OF SOCIAL LIFE
7. The Social Psychology of Deviance
8. Mental Health and Illness
9. Social Attitudes
10. The Sociology of Emotions and Relationships
11. Collective Behavior