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Understanding social psychology across cultures : engaging with others in a changing world / Peter B. Smith . . . [et al.]. - 2nd edition. - xvi, 464 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Contents;

Section 1: Establishing the framework
1. Why does social psychology need a cross-cultural perspective?
2. Clarifying the way forward with culture: Theories and frameworks
3. The origins and dynamics of culture
4. How to do cross-cultural psychology

Section 2: Core aspects of social psychology in cross-cultural perspective
5. Personality and social context
6. Cognition, motivation and emotion
7. Self and identity processes
8. Cultural norms and socialisation processes
9. Interpersonal behavior
10. Group processes

Section 3: The world in flux
11. Intercultural contact
12. Intergroup relations
13. Acculturation
14. Globalisation and cultural change
15. The unfinished agenda




Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

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.

Dewey Class. No.: 302 / UND