Political Psychology

Demonstrates the changing nature of political psychology. This book offers coverage of social psychological research into the processes that have governed local and global affairs in the postmodern world. It covers authoritarianism, political leadership, public opinion, decision-making, prejudice, intergroup relations, terrorism, and revolution. 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.