social psychology

Eleven-year-old Emma's life in Tokyo changes for the worse when she and her American mother, who is pregnant, must move in with her Japanese grandmother the summer before 9/11 changes the world.

Chadee brings together social psychology scholars from Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S. to discuss and evaluate twelve theories in the field that relate to social cognition, social comparison, social reinforcement, and self and identity.

Presents over twenty-five published and previously unpublished essays by social psychologist M. Brewster Smith.

Presents the argument that all political beliefs are governed by self-interest and discusses a number of current hot-button issues--such as marijuana legalization, same-sex marriage, and affirmative action--arguing that even when politicians seem to be acting on behalf of other people, there are still self-interest motivations at play.

Explains why major changes in society often happen suddenly and unexpectedly and describes the personality types who are natural originators of new ideas and trends.

Examines the role Lincoln's memory has played in American life and discusses why there are so many contradictions about Lincoln's public image.