Social Psychology and Politics

Name: Social Psychology and Politics
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Social Psychology and PoliticsAuthor(s): Joseph P. Forgas, Klaus Fiedler, William D. Crano\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Psychology Press Ltd\nISBN-13: 9781138829688, 978-1138829688\nSynopsis\nSocial psychology and politics are intricately related, and understanding how humans manage power and govern themselves is one of the key issues in psychology. This volume surveys the latest theoretical and empirical work on the social psychology of politics, featuring cutting-edge research from a stellar group of international researchers.\n\nIt is organized into four main sections that deal with political attitudes and values; political communication and perceptions; social cognitive processes in political decisions; and the politics of intergroup behavior and social identity. The contributions address such exciting questions as how do political attitudes and values develop and change? What role do emotions and moral values play in political.