Arie W. Kruglanski & E Tory Higgins 
Handbook of Theories of Social Psychology [PDF ebook] 
Volume Two

This innovative two-volume handbook provides a comprehensive exploration of the major developments of social psychological theories that have taken place over the past half century, culminating in a state of the art overview of the primary theories and models that have been developed in this vast and fascinating field.

Authored by leading international experts, each chapter represents a personal and historical narrative of the theory′s development including the inspirations, critical junctures, and problem-solving efforts that have effected the choices made in each theory′s evolution as well as the impact each has had on the canon of social psychology. Unique to this handbook, these narratives provide a rich background for understanding how theories are created more generally; how they′re nurtured and shaped over time: and how through examination we can better understand their unique contribution to society as a whole.

The Handbook also illustrates how the various theories contribute to understanding and solving critical social issues and problems.

The Handbook of Theories of Social Psychology is an essential resource for researchers and students of social psychology and related disciplines.

Daftar Isi

Self-Control Theory – Walter Mischel

Self-Verification Theory – William B. Swann, Jr

Implicit Theories – Carol S. Dweck

Uncertainty-Identity Theory – Michael A. Hogg

Optimal Distinctiveness Theory: Its History and Development – Marilynn B. Brewer

A Cognitive-Neoassociation Theory of Aggression – Leonard Berkowitz

PART FOUR: INTERPERSONAL LEVEL OF ANALYSIS

Need to Belong Theory – Roy F. Baumeister

Sociometer Theory – Mark R. Leary

Attachment Theory – Philipe R. Shaver and Mario Mikulincer

Shared Reality Model – Gerald Echtertoff

Equity Theory in Close Relationships – Elaine Hatfield and Richard L. Rapson

The Investment Model of Commitment Processes – Caryl E. Rusbult, Christopher R. Agnew and Ximena R. Arriaga

A Theory of Communal (and Exchange) Relationships – Margaret S. Clark and Judson R. Mills

Interdependence Theory – Paul A. M. Van Lange and Caryl E. Rusbult

PART FIVE: GROUP AND CULTURAL LEVEL OF ANALYSIS

A Theory of Co-operation – Competition and Beyond – Morton Deutsch

The Focus Theory of Normative Conduct – Robert B. Cialdini

System Justification Theory – John T. Jost and Jojanneke van der Toorn

Justice Theory – Tom R. Tyler

Minority Influence Theory – Charlan J. Nemeth

Social Identity Theory – Naomi Ellemers and S. Alexander Haslam

Self-Categorization Theory – John C. Turner and Katherine J. Reynolds

Social Dominance Theory – Jim Sidanius and Felicia Pratto

The Common Ingroup Identity Model – Samuel L. Gaertner and John F. Dovidio

Social Role Theory – Alice H. Eagly and Wendy Wood

Social Representation Theory – Patrick Rateau, Pascal Moliner, Christian Guimelli and Jean-Claude Abric

A Theory of Individualism and Collectivism – Harry C. Triandis and Michele J. Gelfand

Tentang Penulis

Paul van Lange (1961) has been a Professor of Social Psychology at the VU since 2000 (and Special Professor at Leiden University from 1999-2008).  He has published  well over 100 articles on topics closely linked to trust and human cooperation in journals such as Annual Review of Psychology,  Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, and Psychological Bulletin, and currently conducts research on topics such as (a) helping and altruism, (b) rewards and punishments, (c) aggression, hormones and sport, (d) norm violation and dishonesty, (e) social mindfulness, and (f)  trust and misunderstanding in social dilemmas (see also recent publications below).  Also, with various colleagues he has edited or authored a number of books such as the Atlas of Interpersonal Situations (Cambridge, 2003), Bridging Social Psychology (Erlbaum, 2006), Handbook of Theories of Social Psychology (Sage, 2012).  He is currently working on Social Dilemmas:  Understanding Human Cooperation (Oxford), Power, Politics, and Paranoia (Cambridge), and How to Publish High Impact Research (American Psychological Association).  He serves or has served various editorial roles (for, among others. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology and Psychological Science) and currently serves as President for the Society of Experimental Social Psychology. Over the years, his research has been supported by various science foundations in the world, including The Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research, the European Uninion, the private sector,  and grants from science foundations in China, Finland, Germany, Portugal, and Switzerland.  Since 2009, he serves as Chair for the Department of Social and Organizational Psychology and leader for the research program Trust, Leadership, and Cooperation