Critical Psychology

`Do read this book - it will refresh you if you have not come across critical psychology before. If you are already "critical", this is an excellent, up-to-date overview of the area′ - <b><i>THE (Times Higher Education) <p> </p> </i></b> <p>′An excellent book in all respects - compulsory reading for scholars interested in a socio-political contextual analysis of complex human behaviour′ - <b><i>Professor David F Marks, City University, London </i></b> </p> <b><i> <p> </p> </i></b> <p>′The arrival of a <b>Second Edition </b>of this classic is an exciting event. The editors have assembled a world class array of authors to bring students to the forefront of critical scholarship today. Adding to the work′s lustre are fresh new chapters on critical social issues, along with a set of new pedagogical aids. Bravo!′ - <b><i>Kenneth J. Gergen, Senior Research Professor, Swarthmore College</i></b> </p> <b><i> <p> </p> </i></b> <p>The<b> Second Edition</b> of <b>Critical Psychology</b> extends the original′s comprehensive and accessible critique of mainstream psychology. Fully revised, reconfigured and expanded, the <b>Second Edition</b> explores critical psychology′s continued growth and diversification, offering practical advice, and noting significant theoretical and political dilemmas confronting critical psychologists today. </p> <p> </p> <p>While other texts focus on narrower specialties within critical psychology or on specific theoretical or methodological perspectives, <b>Critical Psychology</b> retains its focus on critical psychology as a whole.</p> <p> </p> <p>Key features of the new edition include:</p> <p> </p> <p>- each chapter now also includes a summary of main points, a glossary of important terms, suggested readings and Internet sites, and questions for discussion</p> <p> </p> <p>- the book′s contributors - most of them new - have thoroughly updated the original chapters and provide multiple perspectives on critical psychology′s core concerns </p> <p> </p> <p>- reflecting recent developments, Parts Three and Four are completely new to this edition. Part Three provides in-depth coverage of critical psychology′s relevance to social justice, focusing on the issues of race, class, gender, disability, colonization/globalization, human rights/social justice in post-conflict settings, and oppression/empowerment in mental health systems. Part Four examines critical psychology practice, from theory, methodology and therapy to community organizing and the politics of resistance. </p>