Rebels in Groups
Dissent, Deviance, Difference, and Defiance
Jolanda Jetten editor Matthew J Hornsey editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Published:17th Dec '10
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With contributions from leading scholars in the field, Rebels in Groups brings together the latest research which, contrary to traditional views, considers dissent, deviance, difference and defiance to be a normal and healthy aspect of group life.
- Brings together the latest research on the role of dissent, deviance, difference and defiance within groups
- Presents a new approach which considers dissent, deviance, difference and defiance to be a normal and healthy aspect of group life
- Examines a broad range of groups, such as political groups, task groups, and teams in organizations
- Considers diverse fields of psychology, including social, organizational, and developmental psychology
- Contributors are among the leading scholars in their areas of psychology
This excellent volume represents a paradigm shift in how we think about the individual and the group. It is a welcome re-balance of our collective belief that conformity reigns in groups, and instead invites 'rebels' back into social psychology. For anyone seriously interested in group processes, this is a must-read. The volume illuminates us about when groups appreciate mavericks and deviants, and more broadly, it questions whether defiance on the part of individuals is rejected out-of-hand by groups and serves to enlighten us about the conditions under which variation and difference are not only tolerated but are applauded. The strong international contributions in this timely volume will shape the course of scholarship on groups in the years ahead.
—Nyla R. Branscombe,Professor of Psychology, University of Kansas, USA
ISBN: 9781405196857
Dimensions: 239mm x 163mm x 28mm
Weight: 717g
400 pages