Beschreibung:
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.
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