Community Psychology: In Pursuit Of Liberation And Well-being

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In its broadest sense community psychology studies the individual's relationships to their community & to wider society Sitting at the junction between social & clinical psychology & heavily influenced by activist traditions in political science sociology & social work this powerfully written book delivers a comprehensive introduction to the definition & aims of this justice-orientated field of psychology Editors Nelson & Prilleltensky cover a broad range of the critical perspectives & fundamental values that define the aims of community psychology highlighting the psychosocial praxis that these have produced & the key political & societal ills that they aim to prevent Written with a global perspective this book exhibits internationally authored chapters as well as in-text commentators & cross-cultural case studies This book is a key guide to understanding how community psychologists function to resolve structural injustice & bring about transformative change to the socio-economic issues of our time such as homelessness mental health racism discrimination & marginalisation This text can be used as an essential guide for undergraduate students beginning courses in Community Psychology as it presents a thorough history of the field a rigorous breakdown of the various socio-economic issues at the heart of community psychology's focus as well as a critical analysis of methods of intervention & research