Social Psychology and Discourse - Softcover

McKinlay, Andrew; McVittie, Chris

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1405146575 ISBN 13: 9781405146579

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2008

Synopsis

A unique and creative textbook that introduces the 'discursive turn' to a new generation of students, Social Psychology and Discourse summarizes and evaluates the current state-of-the-art in social psychology. Using the explanatory framework found in typical texts, it provides unparallel coverage on Discourse Analytic Psychology in a format that is immediately familiar to undergraduate readers.

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• A timely overview of the breadth and depth of discourse research, ideal for undergraduates and also a great resource for postgraduate research students embarking on a discursive project
  
• No other text offers the same range of coverage - from the core topics of social cognition, attitudes, prejudice and relationships to lesser known areas such as small group phenomena
  
• Includes a host of student-friendly features such as chapter outlines, key terms, a glossary, activity questions, classic studies and further reading

About this title

From the Back Cover:

A unique introduction to social psychology, Social Psychology and Discourse adopts the explanatory framework typical of experimental social psychology textbooks and, using a completely novel approach, applies this framework to discourse analysis in psychology. The contributions of discourse analysis to areas such as the self, relationships, and social cognition – as well as the applied areas of law, health and organisational contexts – are introduced to students unfamiliar with qualitative research.

Drawing on a range of examples from UK, European and US research, McKinlay and McVittie provide key coverage of theory and methodology as well as current debates. Featuring chapter outlines, key terms, a glossary, activity questions, classic studies and further reading, this is an invaluable companion for those studying social psychology, communication studies and discourse analysis.

About the Author:

Dr Andy McKinlay is a senior lecturer in social psychology at the University of Edinburgh.

Dr Chris McVittie is a senior lecturer in social psychology at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1405146575
• ISBN 13: 9781405146579
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 336