The Palgrave Handbook of Psychosocial Studies

The Palgrave Handbook of Psychosocial Studies
by: Stephen Frosh (Editor),Marita Vyrgioti(Editor),Julie Walsh(Editor)&0more
Publisher:Palgrave Macmillan
Edition:2024th
Publication Date: 3 Jun. 2024
Language:English
Print Length:1036 pages
ISBN-10:3031303652
ISBN-13:9783031303654
Book Description
Over the past decades, psychosocial studies has demonstrated its strengths and influence across diverse sites of theory and practice; it continues to grow as an area of transdisciplinary research that dialogues with psychoanalysis, sociology, critical psychology, cultural studies, gender and sexuality studies, and postcolonial studies. The Palgrave Handbook of Psychosocial Studies is the first Major Reference Work to explore the history and depth of the field and offer a critical evaluation of contemporary theories, empirical methods and practices of psychosocial studies. With 50 chapters, this state-of-the-art collection:· reflects back on texts that have influenced the development of psychosocial studies from a 2020s perspective· explores current major topics with evaluative reviews· identifies newly emerging areas ofenquiry· features a wide range of international psychosocial voices. Published chapters can be read and downloaded individually online: https://link.springer.com/referencework/10.1007/978-3-030-61510-9 The Palgrave Handbook of Psychosocial Studies is unique in covering a wide range of psychosocial topics and in being written accessibly from many different perspectives. It will appeal to students, scholars and practitioner-researchers alike.
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