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Psychology, Humour and Class - A Critique of Contemporary Psychology (Hardcover)
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Psychology, Humour and Class - A Critique of Contemporary Psychology (Hardcover)
Series: Concepts for Critical Psychology
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This challenging book critically examines three forms of
contemporary psychology, all displaying various signs of crisis,
through analogy with humour associated with three different class
perspectives: mainstream psychology; critical psychology; and
postpsychology. By fusing the best of the three psychologies with
political and cultural critiques, the book poses the question: what
if class conflict and the crises of psychology are related? This is
precisely the Gordian Knot which Fozooni tries to untangle. First,
the author demonstrates how psychology has traditionally veered
towards either an upper-class or a middle-class paradigm. With the
demise of these two old paradigms a new understanding of psychology
is gradually emerging - a postpsychology. Describing how
'mainstream' and 'critical' psychologies are undergoing late-life
crisis, and 'postpsychology' is experiencing its birth pangs in an
environment hostile to its existence, the book provides an
alternative narrative of psychology. The author suggests that
whilst all three forms of psychology have contributed to our
self-comprehension, it is only postpsychology that possesses the
attributes necessary for a global remaking of humanity. Tackling
the discipline of psychology head-on, Fozooni pits against it a
series of scathing yet tongue-in-cheek critiques, making this
fascinating and provocative reading for all students and academics
interested in psychology, as well as the general reader.
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