Social Psychology of Political Polarization (Paperback)

The 21st-century political landscape has been defined by deep ideological polarization, and as a result scientific inquiry into the psychological mechanisms underlying this divide has taken on increased relevance. The topic is by no means new to social psychology. Classic literature on intergroup conflict shows how pervasive and intractable these group conflicts can be, how readily they can emerge from even minimal group identities, and the hedonic rewards reaped from adopting an "us vs. them" perspective. Indeed, this literature paints a bleak picture for the efficacy of any interventions geared toward reducing intergroup discord. But advances in the psychology of moral judgments and behavior, in particular greater understanding of how moral concerns might inform the creation and stability of political identities, offer new ways forward in understanding partisan divides. This volume brings together leading researchers in moral and political psychology, offering new perspectives on the moral roots of political ideology, and exciting new opportunities for the development of more effective applied interventions.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Claremont Symposium on Applied Social Psychology Series
Release date:	February 2016
First published:	2016
Editors:	Piercarlo Valdesolo • Jesse Graham
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	216
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-81064-8
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Social, group or collective psychology Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Social & political philosophy Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Philosophy & theory of psychology > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political ideologies > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Algebra > Groups & group theory Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Social & political philosophy
LSN:	1-138-81064-9
Barcode:	9781138810648

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