Social Psychology: Traditional & Critical Perspectives
By Paul Dickerson
March 2012
Pearson Education
ISBN: 9781405873932
Distributed by Trans-Atlantic Publications
468 pages, Illustrated
$69.50 Paper Original 
Social Psychology: Traditional and Critical Perspectives addresses the key issues in social psychology – such as prejudice, aggression, conformity, persuasion, attraction, relationships and prosocial behaviour – in a bold and innovative way.
As well as providing detailed coverage of classic and contemporary ‘mainstream’ research, this book engages with ‘critical’ literature – bringing to the textbook the sort of debates that can be found in social psychology conferences, journals and specialist texts. In addition, the book goes beyond simply describing research findings – it critically evaluates the research it covers, supporting your own critical engagement with the literature.
Contents:
1. Introduction
2. Self and Identity
3. Attraction and Relationships
4. Attribution
5. Explanatory Talk
6. Attitude change and Persuasion
7. Stereotypes and Prejudice
8. Pro-social Behaviour
9. Aggression and Intergroup Conflict
10. Social Influence and Intragroup Processes
11. Communication and Interaction