Psychology And Social Policy

Erscheinungsjahr 1991
ISBN: 978-1-56032-063-0
Verlag: Taylor & Francis

Buch, Englisch, 408 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 703 g

This work explores the application of psychological data and theories to controversial policy issues such as racial and gender inequality, violence and criminal justice. The book also asks whether psychology really has relevant expertise to contribute.

Zielgruppe

Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Suedfeld, Peter

Tetlock, Peter

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Arbeit/Sozialpädagogik Soziale Dienste, Soziale Organisationen
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologie / Allgemeines & Theorie Psychologie: Allgemeines

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Psychologists as Policy Advocates: The Roots of Controversy, INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND FOREIGN POLICY, Topic: How Should Policy Makers Think? Topic: Nuclear Policy, Topic: Fear o f Nuclear War: How Real Is It? II DOMESTIC POLICY, Topic: Affirmative Action, Topic: Pornography in the Mass Media, Topic: Depiction o f Violence on Television, Topic: Eyewitness Testimony, Topic: The Uses o f Polygraphy, Topic: The Effects o f Imprisonment, Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Peter Suedfeld is dean emeritus of graduate studies and professor emeritus of psychology at the University of British Columbia. His research deals with how humans adapt and cope with stress, challenge, danger, and novelty. He is the author of numerous book chapters and articles and some of his books include Restricted Environmental Stimulation: Theoretical and-Empirical Developments in Flotation REST, Psychology and Social Policy, and Light from the Ashes: Social Science Careers of Young Holocaust Survivors and Refugees.