Sharon E. Preves is associate Professor and Chair of Sociology at Hamline University. Jeylan T. Mortimer is Professor of Sociology at the University of Minnesota.

"Sharon Preves and Jeylan Mortimer, both leading researchers, have compiled a lively set of classic and current writings on social psychology that taken together indicate that important themes have tied the discipline for a century. This collection of grand works--from Georg Simmel and George Herbert Mead to current practitioners such as Philip Zimbardo and David Snow--indicate the continued energy of the field. Students who are provided with such an array ofscholarship will be inspired to continue the bridge building that this volume does so effectively."--Gary Alan Fine, Northwestern University"Classic and Contemporary Perspectives in Social Psychology shows students that social psychology is the study of many various social behaviors. It allows students to see how perspectives and topics of study in social psychology have changed over time, and how approaches can be applied to different areas of study. They also have the opportunity to read some of the classic writings in social psychology. This is a really unique and useful set ofreadings (and discussion questions). Very thoughtful organization too!"--Terri L. Orbuch, Oakland University"I am quite pleased that the book offers so much information in one place. I spend countless hours searching the web for these kinds of resources! Additionally, I like the use of both contemporary and classic texts. Preves and Mortimer have chosen the very best of social psychology in this book, and I'm confident that this book will inspire many undergraduates and grab the interest of even more students. . . . It is a one-stop resource for teachers."--TiffaniEverett, University of Georgia"I like the inclusiveness of the topics and their match with many of the existing texts in social psychology. In addition, the juxtaposing of classic and contemporary readings gives the sense both of past and present interest in the topics. Also, the inclusion of "suggested readings, relevant internet sources, select comic strip 'intros,' classroom exercises, and assignments" heighten the usefulness of the book."--Norman Goodman, Stony Brook University

• I. UNDERSTANDING AND STUDYING SOCIAL LIFE; A. THE SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION OF REALITY; CLASSIC; CONTEMPORARY; B. STUDYING SOCIAL LIFE; CLASSIC; CONTEMPORARY; II. THE PERSON IN SOCIETY; A. SOCIALIZATION; CLASSIC; CONTEMPORARY; B. SYMBOLIC COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE; CLASSIC; CONTEMPORARY; C. SOCIAL PERCEPTION AND COGNITION; CLASSIC; CONTEMPORARY; D. SELF-PRESENTATION AND IMPRESSION MANAGEMENT; CLASSIC; CONTEMPORARY; III. INTERACTION IN GROUPS; A. INTERPERSONAL ATTRACTION AND RELATIONSHIPS; CLASSIC; CONTEMPORARY; B. THE DEFINITION OF THE SITUATION; CLASSIC; CONTEMPORARY; C. CONFORMITY AND OBEDIENCE; CLASSIC; CONTEMPORARY; D. HELPING AND ALTRUISM; CLASSIC; CONTEMPORARY; E. GROUP PROCESS AND PERFORMANCE; CLASSIC; CONTEMPORARY; IV. CONSTRUCTING A SOCIAL SELF; A. THE SOCIAL SELF; CLASSIC; CONTEMPORARY; B. DEVIANCE AND LABELING; CLASSIC; C. STIGMA; CLASSIC; CONTEMPORARY; V. SOCIAL STRUCTURE AND SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY; A. RACE AND ETHNICITY; CLASSIC; CONTEMPORARY; B. SOCIAL CLASS; CLASSIC; CONTEMPORARY; C. GENDER; CLASSIC; CONTEMPORARY; VI. CHANGING WORLDS, CHANGING SELVES; A. GLOBAL AND POSTMODERN IDENTITIES; CLASSIC; CONTEMPORARY; B. BORDER PATROL: INSIDERS AND OUTSIDERS; CLASSIC; C. THE POWER OF BELIEF: COLLECTIVE ACTION AND SOCIAL MOVEMENTS; CLASSIC; CONTEMPORARY

Sharon E. Preves is associate Professor and Chair of Sociology at Hamline University. Jeylan T. Mortimer is Professor of Sociology at the University of Minnesota.

"Sharon Preves and Jeylan Mortimer, both leading researchers, have compiled a lively set of classic and current writings on social psychology that taken together indicate that important themes have tied the discipline for a century. This collection of grand works--from Georg Simmel and George Herbert Mead to current practitioners such as Philip Zimbardo and David Snow--indicate the continued energy of the field. Students who are provided with such an array ofscholarship will be inspired to continue the bridge building that this volume does so effectively."--Gary Alan Fine, Northwestern University"Classic and Contemporary Perspectives in Social Psychology shows students that social psychology is the study of many various social behaviors. It allows students to see how perspectives and topics of study in social psychology have changed over time, and how approaches can be applied to different areas of study. They also have the opportunity to read some of the classic writings in social psychology. This is a really unique and useful set ofreadings (and discussion questions). Very thoughtful organization too!"--Terri L. Orbuch, Oakland University"I am quite pleased that the book offers so much information in one place. I spend countless hours searching the web for these kinds of resources! Additionally, I like the use of both contemporary and classic texts. Preves and Mortimer have chosen the very best of social psychology in this book, and I'm confident that this book will inspire many undergraduates and grab the interest of even more students. . . . It is a one-stop resource for teachers."--TiffaniEverett, University of Georgia"I like the inclusiveness of the topics and their match with many of the existing texts in social psychology. In addition, the juxtaposing of classic and contemporary readings gives the sense both of past and present interest in the topics. Also, the inclusion of "suggested readings, relevant internet sources, select comic strip 'intros,' classroom exercises, and assignments" heighten the usefulness of the book."--Norman Goodman, Stony Brook University

• I. UNDERSTANDING AND STUDYING SOCIAL LIFE; A. THE SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION OF REALITY; CLASSIC; CONTEMPORARY; B. STUDYING SOCIAL LIFE; CLASSIC; CONTEMPORARY; II. THE PERSON IN SOCIETY; A. SOCIALIZATION; CLASSIC; CONTEMPORARY; B. SYMBOLIC COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE; CLASSIC; CONTEMPORARY; C. SOCIAL PERCEPTION AND COGNITION; CLASSIC; CONTEMPORARY; D. SELF-PRESENTATION AND IMPRESSION MANAGEMENT; CLASSIC; CONTEMPORARY; III. INTERACTION IN GROUPS; A. INTERPERSONAL ATTRACTION AND RELATIONSHIPS; CLASSIC; CONTEMPORARY; B. THE DEFINITION OF THE SITUATION; CLASSIC; CONTEMPORARY; C. CONFORMITY AND OBEDIENCE; CLASSIC; CONTEMPORARY; D. HELPING AND ALTRUISM; CLASSIC; CONTEMPORARY; E. GROUP PROCESS AND PERFORMANCE; CLASSIC; CONTEMPORARY; IV. CONSTRUCTING A SOCIAL SELF; A. THE SOCIAL SELF; CLASSIC; CONTEMPORARY; B. DEVIANCE AND LABELING; CLASSIC; C. STIGMA; CLASSIC; CONTEMPORARY; V. SOCIAL STRUCTURE AND SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY; A. RACE AND ETHNICITY; CLASSIC; CONTEMPORARY; B. SOCIAL CLASS; CLASSIC; CONTEMPORARY; C. GENDER; CLASSIC; CONTEMPORARY; VI. CHANGING WORLDS, CHANGING SELVES; A. GLOBAL AND POSTMODERN IDENTITIES; CLASSIC; CONTEMPORARY; B. BORDER PATROL: INSIDERS AND OUTSIDERS; CLASSIC; C. THE POWER OF BELIEF: COLLECTIVE ACTION AND SOCIAL MOVEMENTS; CLASSIC; CONTEMPORARY