Social Psychology: Revisiting the Classic Studies

Social Psychology: Revisiting the Classic Studies by Smith, Joanne R.. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780857027566.

Psychology: Revisiting the Classic Studies is a series of texts aimed at undergraduate and further education students who are interested in understanding issues raised in key studies in psychology. Volumes centre on 1―12 classic studies, each providing detailed accounts of these studies, their historical impact in empirical and theoretical terms, but also examining how thinking and research has subsequently advanced as well. Providing multiple voices from those most associated with the impact from these classic studies in their research, these texts will be an excellent resource for lecturer and students seeking different perspectives on rich tapestry of ideas that make up the field of psychology as we know it today. Social Psychology: Revisiting the Classic Studies is brought together by some of the world′s leading voices in this rich and historically significant sub-field of psychology. Since the end of the second world war, numerous studies have entered the canon of what we now understand to be ′classical′, from Milgram′s ′shocking′ obedience study, to Latané and Darley′s bystander intervention studies to Zimbardo′s now famous, controversial Stanford Prison experiment. Today′s society, with its complexity of economic instability and times of social unrest needs social psychologists more than ever. This title provides a telescopic lens back to the past when investigations first began, then to the present day when new light is shining on these key pieces of research, to present a contemporary assessment of all aspects of social behavior. Organized in a way that way fits with an introductory course in social psychology, this title could be a principal text for classes that want to present a historical picture of social psychology via its key studies, or more generally support these courses as recommended reading. It should prove invaluable for anyone with an interest in understanding this fascinating field.