This textbook is the only major introduction to social psychology that provides a conceptually and thematically integrated approach to the science of social behavior, showinghow the major topics and themes in the discipline are deeply interconnected. As such, it provides a uniquely rich, meaningful, and logical appreciation of human social behavior that students can relate to the world around them and apply to their own lives. Throughout, there are explanations of how social processes are int...

Children: Rights and Childhood is widely regarded as the first book to offer a detailed philosophical examination of children's rights. This fully revised and updated edition is ideal reading for advanced studies across Philosophy, Social Work, Law, Childhood Studies, Politics, and Social Policy.

The contributions to this volume capture the thrill of current work on social influence, as well as providing a tutorial on the scientific and technical aspects of this research. The volume teaches the student to:Learn how to conduct lab, field and case research on social influence through example by leading researchersFind out about the latest discoveries including the status of research on social influence tactics, dissonance theory, conformity, and resistance to influenceDiscover how seemi...