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OverviewThis comprehensive book is an earnest endeavour to acquaint the reader with a thorough understanding of all important basic concepts, methods and facts of social psychology. The exhaustive treatment of the topics, in a cogent manner, enables the students to grasp the subject in an easy-to-understand manner. Logically organised into 17 chapters, the book commences with the introduction of social psychology, research methods, theoretical foundations, self and identity, social cognitions, perception and attribution, socialisation, social attitude and persuasion, and goes on to provide in-depth coverage of stereotyping, prejudices and discrimination, behaviours in groups, social norms and conformity behaviour, leadership and social power, interpersonal attraction and relationship, social influence, aggression, prosocial behaviour, language and communication, along with applications of social psychology. The theme of the book incorporates latest concepts and researches, especially Indian researches and findings, thus making the book more understandable and applicable in Indian context. Written in an engaging style, the book is intended for the undergraduate and postgraduate students of social psychology and sociology/social works. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Arun Kumar SinghPublisher: PHI Learning Imprint: PHI Learning Edition: 2nd Revised edition Weight: 0.980kg ISBN: 9789389347258ISBN 10: 9389347254 Pages: 752 Publication Date: 30 August 2020 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationArun Kumar Singh, PhD, has been Professor and Head, Postgraduate Department of Psychology, Patna University, Bihar. A renowned figure in the field of Psychology, Dr. Singh has been a distinguished teacher, administrator and researcher. He has served as Director, Institute of Psychological Research and Services, Patna University. Having teaching experience of more than four decades, he has contributed widely to the different leading journals in various areas of psychology, including social psychology. He has constructed and standardised 15 psychological tests, which have been widely used in psychological and educational researches all over India. He has also authored popular textbooks on psychology, both in English and Hindi. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |