The Encyclopedia of Peace Psychology
Format:Hardback
Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Published:2nd Dec '11
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The Encyclopedia of Peace Psychology, available online through Wiley Online Library or as a three-volume print set, is a state-of-the-art resource featuring almost 300 entries contributed by leading international scholars that examine the psychological dimensions of peace and conflict studies.
- First reference work to focus exclusively on psychological analyses and perspectives on peace and conflict
- Cross-disciplinary, linking psychology to other social science disciplines
- Includes nearly 300 entries written and edited by leading scholars in the field from around the world
- Examines key concepts, theories, methods, issues, and practices that are defining this growing field in the 21st century
- Includes timely topics such as genocide, hate crimes, torture, terrorism, racism, child abuse, and more
- A valuable reference for psychologists, and scholars, students, and practitioners in peace and conflict studies
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“When I look at some of the other reference books that come to Reference Reviews, with their double alphabetical sequences, inadequate cross-referencing, no thought given to a choice of sought terms for headings, no indexes, no mention of useful web resources, etc., I am really impressed with the design of this book. ” (Reference Reviews, 1 December 2012)
“Summing Up: Essential. Libraries supporting programs in peace psychology. Optional. Other libraries supporting upper-level undergraduates and above. (Choice, 1 July 2012)
ISBN: 9781405196444
Dimensions: 287mm x 239mm x 130mm
Weight: 2948g
1376 pages