Community Psychology In Pursuit of Liberation and Well-Being

Name: Community Psychology In Pursuit of Liberation and Well-Being
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ISBN: 9780333922828

ISBN-10: 0333922824

ISBN-13: 9780333922828

Edition: 2004

Authors: Geoffrey Nelson, Isaac Prilleltensky

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This is the first up-to-date text written specifically for the international market on psychology in the community. Community Psychology covers the history and foundations of the field, key concepts and values, community research, community action, and the application of psychology in various settings, integrating the values/politics and scientific/research aspects of community work. Written by experienced authors in the field, this text will be internationally invaluable.

Book details

List price: $38.00
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Publication date: 1/15/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 608
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 1.936
Language: English

Geoffrey Nelson is a professor in the Department of Psychology at Wilfrid Laurier University.

ISAAC PRILLELTENSKY, PhD, is Dean, School of Education at University of Miami, Florida.ORA PRILLELTENSKY, EdD, is Lecturer, Department of Educational Psychological Studies at University of Miami, Florida. She has worked in a number of applied settings, including schools, counseling services, and rehabilitation programs.



Context and Overview


Community Psychology: Journeys in the Global Context


The Project of Community Psychology: Issues, Values and Tools for Liberation and Well-Being


Values, Principles and Conceptual Tools


The Values of Community Psychology


Ecology, Prevention and Promotion


Power and Community


Accountability, Commitment and Inclusion


Tools for Action


An Overview of Community Psychology Interventions


Social Interventions


Organizational and Community


Small Group and Individual Interventions


Tools for Research


The Foundations of Community Research


Community Research Methods: Post-Positivist and Social Constructivist Paradigms


Community Research Methods: Critical Paradigm


Putting It All Together: Addressing the Issues


Marginalization


Globalization, Poverty and Social Injustice


Colonization and Racism


Immigration and Adaption: Confronting the Challenges of Cultural Diversity


Gender, Power and Community Psychology


A Journey Towards Liberation: Confronting Heterosexism and the Oppression of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered People


Ableism


Creating New Possibilities for Promoting Liberation, Well-being and Recovery


Disadvantaged Children and Families


Environmental Degradation and Ecologically Minded Alternatives


Looking towards the Future


Between Person and Society: Community Psychology's Vogage into Complexity


References