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Myers (Hope College, Michigan) hit one out of the park with this text, which was first published in 1983, and is now in its 10th edition. Although only a few years have elapsed since the ninth edition (2008), photos of Obama as president and other updates keep the material fresh. Format and text are lively and engaging, arranged in four sections on social thinking, social influence, social relations, and applications. Within these broad areas, the presentation is shaped in chapters that ask and answer such questions as "How well do our attitudes predict our behavior?" and "How are gender similarities and differences explained?" Enhancing the text are plenty of boxed features and an abundance of illustrations including well-chosen cartoons and enough--but not too many--photos of people doing what people do (usually with smiles). Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Reflecting your students and their world. How many of the students in your Social Psychology course are Psychology majors? Business? Sociology? Education? In the 10th edition of Social Psychology, David Myers once again weaves an inviting and compelling narrative that speaks to ALL of your students regardless of background or intended major. Through examples and applications as well as marginal quotations from across the breadth of the liberal arts and sciences, Myers draws students into the field of social psychology. At the same time, Myers is also in tune with the ever-changing state of social psychology research. Boasting over 650 new citations in the 10th edition, Social Psychology is as current as it is captivating. Research Close-Up and Inside Story features throughout the book provide deeper exposure to key research and researchers. Marginal quotations, examples and applications throughout each chapter, and the concluding "Applying Social Psychology" chapters all ensure that regardless of your students' interests and future plans, Social Psychology will engage them. This 10th edition also features the contributions of Jean Twenge, author of Generation Me and The Narcissism Epidemic, further bolstering the direct connection to today's students.
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