Conflict and Change
Conflict and Change
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USDSocial and developmental psychology are often viewed as distinct subdisciplines, each with its own theories and methodologies. However, this book seeks to bridge that divide by proposing an integrative framework that considers various levels of analysis, from the individual to the societal. It emphasizes the interplay of fundamental concepts such as intra- and inter-group conflict and change across these levels. By revisiting and renewing foundational theories of development, the book introduces the concept of 'genetic social psychology.' This approach is applied to the complex case of the Cyprus conflict, as well as other conflict and post-conflict scenarios, uncovering transformative possibilities for both theory and practice. Ultimately, this work advocates for a broader, more cohesive understanding of psychological processes in social contexts, addressing contemporary challenges and enhancing our grasp of human behavior.
- Discover a groundbreaking theoretical integration of social and developmental psychology that illuminates the complexities of diverse approaches and their potential for cohesion
- Explore how psychology bridges various levels of analysis, from intra- and interpersonal dynamics to broader societal contexts
- Engage with concrete case studies that demonstrate how to analyze and transform complex real-world conflicts, with a particular focus on the Cyprus situation
Product details
September 2025Hardback
9781009393126
418 pages
229 × 152 mm
Not yet published - available from September 2025
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Part I. Genetic Social Psychology: A Once and Future Discipline:
- 1. Theoretical foundations: understanding genesis Charis Psaltis
- 2. Ontogenesis of prejudice and the role of the educational system Charis Psaltis
- 3. The sociogenesis of human values: organising principles of social representations Charis Psaltis
- 4. Application of genetic social psychology to the Cyprus conflict Charis Psaltis
- 5. Single case generalisation through mixed methods Charis Psaltis
- Part II. Commentaries and Rejoinder:
- 6. Dialectics of genesis and structure Ivana Marková
- 7. Towards a future-oriented psychology: creating human development Alex Gillespie
- 8. Affects and the person in integrative developmental psychologies Tania Zittoun
- 9. Trauma in the construction of a collective memory and identity Christina Alexopoulos
- 10. Reconciling divergent common sense: argumentation and social representation Gordon Sammut
- 11. Intergroup relations and the contact hypothesis: a multilevel analysis of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict Cathy Nicholson
- 12. Thinking critically with others: three analytic perspectives Angela Bermúdez
- 13. Rethinking social knowledge development from the perspective of Genetic Psychology Alicia Barreiro, Antonio Castorina and Mario Carretero
- Conclusion- Rejoinder Charis Psaltis.
