Graham Vaughan – författare

Essentials of Social Psychology provides a clear, concise and engaging introduction to the field.  Covering all the major topics and theoretical perspectives, this exciting new book provides straightforward explanation of key terms and concepts in a lively and student-friendly manner.

Debates and controversies are brought to life and the wider practical relevance of the subject is emphasised throughout.  Pedagogical features that appear across the book include Research Classic sections which describe classic studies, Research Applications boxes that highlight more contemporary developments in social psychological research and their practical applications, Real World features that look at the everyday relevance of social psychology, and Literature, Film and TV features that demonstrate how social psychological concepts are dealt with in popular media. An international balance of research alerts students to the cross cultural dimensions of social psychology

Essentials of Social Psychology is accompanied by MyPsychLab, an interactive online study resource designed to help students to consolidate and further their understanding.  Together, the book and online support make this an ideal resource for those studying the subject for the first time, or as part of a more general programme of study.

 

Gain a broad yet thorough understanding of Social Psychology, exploring both classic and contemporary theories, concepts and research.

Social Psychology, 9th Edition by Michael Hogg and Graham Vaughan is a trusted, market-leading text that offers the most comprehensive coverage of Social Psychology in the market, and is an essential learning resource whether you are studying, teaching, or researching this fascinating subject.

The current edition provides in-depth scientific coverage of social psychological theory and research, bringing classic theories to life. It places social psychology in a contemporary, real-world context, taking a unique global approach by combining the UK, European, and North American perspectives, and explores new, cutting-edge research findings, reflecting recent advances in the field.

Key features:

Thoroughly updated to reflect important advances in the field, including extensive discussion and reference to COVID-19, populism, global warming, and the climate crisis. New material describing the 2010s reproducibility and replication crisis in social psychology, and the Open Science Movement. A wealth of in-chapter features including research highlights sections focusing on 'Your Life', broader global issues in 'Our World', and sections on literature, film, and TV, help you gain a deeper and applied understanding of concepts and issues. The rich illustrations with photos and diagrams bring social psychology to life.

Highly visual and rich in interesting examples and innovative learning features, the book's lively and engaging content encourages you to apply concepts and understand social issues from a wider perspective.