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Handbook of Advances in Culture and Psychology

by Michele J. Gelfand

Book Details

Publisher:Oxford University Press
Published:2016-04-04
Pages:305
Format:BOOK
Language:en

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About This Book

With applications throughout the social sciences, culture and psychology is a rapidly growing field that has experienced a surge in publications over the last decade. From this proliferation of books, chapters, and journal articles, exciting developments have emerged in the relationship of culture to cognitive processes, human development, psychopathology, social behavior, organizational behavior, neuroscience, language, marketing, and other topics. In recognition of this exponential growth, Adv

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This comprehensive volume offers a vital synthesis of the most significant research shaping the field of culture and psychology, charting the explosive growth in our understanding of how cultural frameworks influence everything from cognitive processes to social and organizational behavior. It serves as an essential academic guide, pulling together critical developments across a spectrum of topics including human development, psychopathology, and neuroscience, providing a structured overview of a discipline that has become central to the social sciences.

What makes this handbook particularly valuable is its curated focus on genuine advances, moving beyond a simple literature review to highlight the conceptual and empirical breakthroughs that are redefining the field. Graduate students and established researchers alike will find it an indispensable resource for grasping the current theoretical landscape and identifying future research trajectories, solidifying its role as a foundational text for anyone serious about the psychological study of culture.

Themes

Psychology

Subjects

Psychology