Psychology of Leadership

Research into the psychology of leadership has been gathering momentum in recent decades, as scholars from a variety of academic fields increasingly recognise the value of understanding the inner workings of leadership, influence and power. This 5-volume major work brings together classic and recent papers which examine the topic from all angles and through the lenses of different disciplines. Each volume is introduced by an introductory chapter written by acclaimed editors S. Alexander Haslam and  Stephen Reicher, which contextualise and provide the rationale behind the selection of papers. Volume 1: Leadership as Individuality: Attributes and ActionsVolume 2: Leadership as Person-Situation Fit: Context and Contingency  Volume 3: Leadership as Followership: Expectations and ExchangeVolume 4: Leadership as Myth: Politics and PrejudiceVolume 5: Leadership as Group Process: Identity and Influence