Psychology Beyond Western Perspectives [Paperback]

This book discusses, explains and illustrates some of the potential of psychology beyond the strait-jacket that has been imposed upon it by its Western intellectual and empirical roots. It provides a positive model for psychological theory, research and practice, and offers a racially and culturally aware perspective.1. Beyond the limitations of Western psychology.

2. A universal psychology.

3. The influence of Western psychology upon psychological practice.

4. Interactions between cultures.

5. The social construction of failure.

6. Race, culture and the family.

7. Race, self and culture.

8. Normal development - beyond the Western model.

9. Mixed race and mixed cultures.

10. Euro-centric assumptions, counselling and psychotherapy.

11. Integrating perspectives: meeting wider needs.

This is an ambitious book that forces the reader to think more deeply about the role of psychology in perpetuating structural forms of societal prejudice, especially racism. Considerable evidence is presented that strongly supports this thesis. It is a book that succeeds in meeting its main objective - provoking further critical thought about the ideology and practice of dominant psychologies.
Dr Gerry Finn, Reader in Department of Educational Studies, University of Strathclyde, UK <!--end-->

A well-written and well-researched book that makes a powerful and persuasive plea for psychology to break out of its self-imposed confines and reach beyond Western perspectives so that it may serve the needs of peopple of all cultures equally well. Dev Sharma, Educational Psychology in Practice, Vol 18, 2002

This book represents an important step forward in the field of (Western) psychology becaló–