Social Psychology of Culture (Hardcover, New)

As the speed of globalization accelerates, world cultures are more closely connected to each other than ever before. But what exactly is culture? It seems to be involved in all psychological processes, but can its psychological consequences be studied scientifically? How can cultural differences be described without reifying culture and reinforcing cultural stereotypes? Culture and mind constitute each other, but how? Why do humans need culture? How did the evolution of the mind enable the development of human culture? How does participation in culture transform the mind, and how does the mind process and apply culture? How may culture become a resource for pursuing valued goals, and how does culture become part of the self? How do culture travelers navigate cultures and negotiate multiple cultural identities?
The authors of this volume offer a refreshing theoretical perspective to organize seemingly disparate research evidence into a coherent body of psychological knowledge. With its accessible language and lively narrative, this volume engages its readers in an intellectual journal through the fascinating research literatures in psychology, anthropology, and the cognate disciplines.
This book will make an ideal textbook for senior undergraduate and graduate courses on psychology and culture, cultural studies, cognitive anthropology, and intercultural communication.

General

Imprint:	Psychology Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Principles of Social Psychology
Release date:	July 2006
First published:	2006
Authors:	Chi-yue Chiu • Ying-yi Hong
Dimensions:	191 x 235mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	400
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-84169-085-8
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > General Promotions
LSN:	1-84169-085-6
Barcode:	9781841690858

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