International Community Psychology: History and Theories

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International Community Psychology:History and Theories
Reich, S.M.; Riemer, M.; Prilleltensky, I.; Montero, M. (Eds.)
2007, XXVI, 446 p. 2 illus., Hardcover
ISBN: 978-0-387-49499-9

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Community psychology (CP) has a rich history and presence internationally that many people may not be aware of. Today’s increasingly global environment encourages reviewing the world-wide goals and practices of CP. The desire to promote collective well-being clearly transcends geographical boundaries. The goal of developing a global perspective and discourse between countries has been delayed by the lack of a single, accessible source for information.

This book provides the first in-depth guide to global community psychology research and practice, history and development, theories and innovations, presented in one field-defining volume. Included are contributions from countries with long histories of o-ppression, social movements, and political turmoil; long-time democracies and former dictatorships. Fully-formed CP establishments compare with fledgling ventures into the field. The contributors document the complex relationships between CP and ideological currents, other strands of psychology and social science, cultural and historical traditions, and economic developments.

The goals of this book are several: Promote international collaboration, enhance theory utilization and development, identify biases and barriers in the field, accrue critical mass for a discipline that is often marginalized, minimize the pervasive US-centric view of the field.

Written for:

Community, developmental, social and clinical psychologists, public health and behavioral medicine researchers, cultural intervention researchers, and community mental health and health workers, graduate students in the field of community psychology

Keywords:

• AIDS
• CP
• Feminist theory
• NGOs
• Social-Community Psychology
• child care
• diversity
• gender o-ppression
• homelessness
• social stress