ABSTRACT
Political psychology is a dynamic subfield at the intersection of psychology and political science. The specific relationship between politics and social psychology has been steadily evolving in recent years, making it a compelling and exciting area of study. The chapters in this reader were written by leading scholars in the areas of political science and social psychology. Both contemporary and classic articles are compiled, demonstrating the ever-changing nature of political psychology and offering comprehensive coverage of social psychological research into the processes that have governed local and global affairs in the postmodern world. Topics covered include authoritarianism, political leadership, public opinion, decision-making, prejudice, intergroup relations, terrorism, and revolution.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part 1|14 pages
Historical Introduction
part 2|102 pages
Personality and Politics
part 3|42 pages
Mass Media and Candidate Perception
part 4|64 pages
Ideology and Public Opinion
part 5|30 pages
Challenges of Decision-Making
part 6|108 pages
Prejudice, Diversity, and Social Contact
part 7|88 pages
Conflict, Violence, and Political Transformation