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Product DescriptionWith applications throughout the social sciences, culture and psychology is a rapidly growing field that has experienced a surge in publications over the last decade. From this proliferation of books, chapters, and journal articles, exciting developments have emerged in the relationship ofculture to cognitive processes, human development, psychopathology, social behavior, organizational behavior, neuroscience, language, marketing, and other topics. In recognition of this exponential growth,Advances in Culture and Psychology is the first annual series to offer state-of-the-artreviews of scholarly research in the growing field of culture and psychology.TheAdvances in Culture and Psychology series is:* Developing an intellectual home for culture and psychology research programs* Fostering bridges and connections among cultural scholars from across the discipline* Creating a premier outlet for culture and psychology research* Publishing articles that reflect the theoretical, methodological, and epistemological diversity in the study of culture and psychology* Enhancing the collective identity of the culture and psychology fieldComprising chapters from internationally renowned culture scholars and representing diversity in the theory and study of culture within psychology,Advances in Culture and Psychology is an ideal resource for research programs and academics throughout the psychology community.About the AuthorMichele J. Gelfand is Professor of Psychology and Distinguished University Scholar Teacher at the University of Maryland, College Park.Chi-yue Chiu is Professor at Nanyang Business School at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.Ying-yi Hong is Professor at Nanyang Business School at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, and Professor at the School of Psychology at Beijing Normal University in China.
This volume investigates the evolving intersection of cultural variables and psychological processes to synthesize current scholarly advancements in the field. The editors, all distinguished professors in psychology and business, curate a collection of state-of-the-art reviews that address the theoretical and methodological diversity inherent in contemporary cultural psychology. By consolidating research from various social science disciplines, the text provides a structured framework for understanding how culture influences human cognition, behavior, and development.
What You Will Find
Experts identify this series as a foundational resource for academics and research programs seeking to stay current with the rapid expansion of cultural psychology. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is intended for scholars and advanced students in the social sciences.
Page Count:
384
Publication Date:
2013-09-10
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0199343195
ISBN-13:
9780199343195
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