Martha L Cottam, Elena Mastors, Thomas Preston

Introduction to Political Psychology

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This comprehensive text explores the psychological origins of political behavior and introduces undergraduate students to a broad range of theories, concepts, and case studies of political activity to illustrate that behavior.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Routledge
• 4th edition
• Seitenzahl: 586
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Mai 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 254mm x 178mm x 33mm
• Gewicht: 1247g
• ISBN-13: 9780367200008
• ISBN-10: 0367200007
• Artikelnr.: 63046696

Autorenporträt

Martha L. Cottam is professor emeritus of political science in the School of Politics, Philosophy, and Public Affairs at Washington State University, USA. She specializes in political psychology, international politics, and intercommunal confl ict. She has published books and articles on U.S. foreign policy, decision making, nationalism, and Latin American politics. She received her Ph.D. from UCLA. Elena Mastors is a lecturer at Johns Hopkins University, USA. She was an academic administrator for over a decade and also served as an associate professor in the National Decision Making Department of the Naval War College. She has held various senior intelligence and policy positions in the Offi ce of Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence and the Defense Intelligence Agency. Thomas Preston is a professor of political science in the School of Politics, Philosophy, and Public Affairs at Washington State University, USA. He specializes in political psychology, leadership analysis, and international politics. He has written numerous books and articles on presidential leadership, weapons of mass destruction, and American foreign policy. He received his Ph.D. from Th e Ohio State University. Beth Dietz is a Professor of Psychology at Miami University, USA, where she teaches a variety of courses in psychological science. Her research interests include social identity theory, computer- mediated communication, and the scholarship of teaching and learning. She also has interests in online teaching and using technology to enhance student learning.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Political Psychology: Introduction and Overview 2. Personality and
Politics 3. Cognition, Social Identity, Emotions, and Attitudes in
Political Psychology 4. The Political Psychology of Groups 5. The Study of
Political Leaders 6. The Political Psychology of Mass Politics: How Do
People Decide for Whom to Vote? 7. The Political Psychology of the Media in
Politics 8. The Political Psychology of Race 9. From Ethnic Conflict to
Genocide 10. The Political Psychology of Nationalism 11. The Political
Psychology of Social Movements 12. The Political Psychology of Terrorism
13. The Political Psychology of International Security and Conflict 14.
Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation