Michael J. Lovaglia

Knowing People (eBook, ePUB)

The Personal Use of Social Psychology

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Social psychology studies one of civilization's most central concerns: human relationships. By understanding people's beliefs, attitudes, and desires, individuals can fashion relationships that benefit all involved, rather than one person or group at the expense of another. Written with a friendly style and engaging, accessible language, the second edition of the popular textbook Knowing People selects some of the best research in social psychology and shows how it can improve people's lives. This revised and updated edition includes clear descriptions of the latest research and adds a new chapter on leadership and emotion. Not only does Knowing People appeal to individual readers interested in improving their relationships, but it is also valuable as a supplemental text in a wide variety of social science, business, and professional courses-in all areas where successful interaction with other people is important.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury eBooks US
• Seitenzahl: 372
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Dezember 2006
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781461638520
• Artikelnr.: 39271791

Autorenporträt

Michael Lovaglia is professor of sociology and departmental executive officer at the University of Iowa. He founded the journal Current Research in Social Psychology, and his articles have been published in The American Journal of Sociology, American Sociological Review, and Social Psychology Quarterly. His basic research on social power, status, and emotion has been supported by grants from the National Science Foundation.

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1 The Power of the Situation over You
Chapter 2 Knowing Yourself and Other People Too
Chapter 3 Who Are You?
Chapter 4 Of Sound Mind
Chapter 5 Influence: Getting People to Listen to You
Chapter 6 Persuasion: What Will It Take to Convince You?
Chapter 7 Your Place in the Workplace
Chapter 8 Why I'm Prejudiced
Chapter 9 The Power In and Out of Love
Chapter 10 Leadership and Emotion (The Story Yet to be Told)