Psychology's Quiet Conservatism: How a Supposedly Woke Science Promotes Capitalism and Protects Privilege - Paperback
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Language:EnglishPublisher:Palgrave MacMillanISBN-13:9783032077233ISBN-10:3032077230UPC:9783032077233Book Category:Philosophy, Psychology, Political ScienceBook Subcategory:Movements, Applied PsychologyBook Topic:Critical TheorySize:8.27 x 5.83 x 0.79 inchesWeight:1.0119Product ID:SC9CCPXMPS
Psychology's Quiet Conservatism: How a Supposedly Woke Science Promotes Capitalism and Protects Privilege
What if psychology isn't as liberal as we think? Psychology is often seen as a progressive discipline -- a champion of social justice, diversity, and liberal values. But this provocative book challenges that assumption. It argues that psychology, from its historical entanglements with eugenics and colonialism to its modern-day focus on individualism, has long served to reinforce the status quo....
Language:EnglishPublisher:Palgrave MacMillanISBN-13:9783032077233ISBN-10:3032077230UPC:9783032077233Book Category:Philosophy, Psychology, Political ScienceBook Subcategory:Movements, Applied PsychologyBook Topic:Critical TheorySize:8.27 x 5.83 x 0.79 inchesWeight:1.0119Product ID:SC9CCPXMPS
Brian M. Hughes is Professor of Psychology at the University of Galway, Ireland. A leading expert in stress, health, and the public understanding of science, he is a prominent commentator and advocate for evidence-based policy. His books include A Conceptual History of Psychology (2022), The Psychology of Brexit (2019), and Psychology in Crisis (2018).
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