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The Morals and Politics of Psychology
- Psychological Discourse and the Status Quo
Engelsk Paperback
The Morals and Politics of Psychology
- Psychological Discourse and the Status Quo
Engelsk Paperback

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This book explores the moral, social, and political implications of dominant psychological theories and practices. The analysis entails the therapeutic uses of psychoanalysis, cognitive, behavioral, and humanistic psychology, as well as the practice of clinical, school, and industrial/organizational psychology.

It is argued that applied psychology strengthens the societal status quo, thereby contributing to the perpetuation of social injustice. Most discussions of morality in psychology deal with the ethical repercussions of practices on individual clients. This book is unique in that it deals with the social ethics of psychology; that is, with the social morality of the discipline. It is also unique in that it offers a comprehensive critique of the most popular psychological means of solving human problems.

The author does not stop at the level of critique but provides a vision for including the values of self-determination, distributive justice, collaboration, and democratic participation in psychology. He shows how some of these values have already been adopted by feminist and community psychologists.

Given the prominence of psychology in contemporary society, The Morals and Politics of Psychology should be of interest to mental health professionals and their clients, as well as to people concerned with morality and social justice.

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Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
298
ISBN-13:
9780791420386
Indbinding:
Paperback
Udgave:
ISBN-10:
0791420388
Udg. Dato:
16 aug 1994
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Forlag:
State University of New York Press
Oplagsdato:
16 aug 1994
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