Identity Process Theory

Identity, Social Action and Social Change

Glynis M Breakwell editor Rusi Jaspal editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:17th Apr '14

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World-renowned social psychologists present some of the key developments in identity process theory, examining identity, social action and social change.

A team of world-renowned social psychologists presents some of the key developments in identity process theory, introducing the reader to the major social psychological debates about the construction and protection of identity in face of social change. The book's fresh approach will make an important impact on social psychology.We live in an ever-changing social world, which constantly demands adjustment to our identities and actions. Advances in science, technology and medicine, political upheaval, and economic development are just some examples of social change that can impact upon how we live our lives, how we view ourselves and each other, and how we communicate. Three decades after its first appearance, identity process theory remains a vibrant and useful integrative framework in which identity, social action and social change can be collectively examined. This book presents some of the key developments in this area. In eighteen chapters by world-renowned social psychologists, the reader is introduced to the major social psychological debates about the construction and protection of identity in face of social change. Contributors address a wide range of contemporary topics - national identity, risk, prejudice, intractable conflict and ageing - which are examined from the perspective of identity process theory.

'This timely volume represents an exciting and refreshing contribution to the important ongoing debates exploring the psychology of identity, and helps bridge the gap between European and North American research traditions.' Fathali M. Moghaddam, Georgetown University, Washington DC

ISBN: 9781107022706

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 24mm

Weight: 730g

420 pages