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Smith, Peter Bevington.

Understanding social psychology across cultures : engaging with others in a changing world / Peter B. Smith [and 3 others]. - Second edition. - xvi, 464 pages : illustrations, 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages [407]-456) and indexes.

Sect. 1. Establishing the framework
Why does social psychology need a cross-cultural perspective?
Clarifying the way forward with culture: theories and frameworks
The origins and dynamics of culture
How to do cross-cultural psychology
Sect. 2. Core aspects of social psychology in cross-cultural perspective
Cognition, motivation and emotion
Self and identity processes
Cultural norms and socialisation processes
Interpersonal behaviour
Group processes
Sect. 3. The world in flux
Intercultural contact
Intergroup relations
Acculturation
Globalisation and cultural change
The unfinished agenda.


ISBN: 9781446267103 (hbk.) 1446267105 (hbk.) 9781446267110 (pbk.) 1446267113 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2012954630

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB343710 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 016328913 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Social psychology--Cross-cultural studies.
Ethnopsychology.
Ethnopsychology.
Social psychology.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Cross-cultural studies.

LC Class. No.: HM1033 / .S6217 2013

Dewey Class. No.: 302 SMI