Individual and Society: Sociological Social Psychology [Hardcover]

Unlike other texts for undergraduate sociological social psychology courses, Individual and Society covers each of the three research traditions in sociological social psychologysymbolic interactionism, social structure and personality, and group processes and structures.

Part I:  Theoretical Perspectives and Research Methods in Sociological Social Psychology  1. What is Sociological Social Psychology?  2.  Research Methods in Sociological Social Psychology  3.  Symbolic Interactionism and Related Perspectives  4.  Social Structure and Personality  5.  Group Processes and Structures  Part II:  Topics Studied by Sociological Social Pyschologists  6.  Socialization Throughout the Life Course  7.  Self and Identity  8.  Emotions and Social Life  9.  Deviance and Social Control  10.  Mental Health and Illness  11.  Personal Relationships  12.  Prejudice and Discrimination  13.  Social Influence, Social Constraint, and Collective Behavior

Individual and Society covers the most important historic and modern developments in sociological social psychology and breaks down complex theories and concepts. The text is engaging: students learn about real, up-to-date research and are prompted to engage with the material through insightful questions and activities. The new edition provides exciting updates that will help students connect the content to their own experiences.

Emily K. Carian,?University of California, Irvine