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Record Nr.

UNINA9910459320603321

Titolo

The social psychology of power [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Ana Guinote, Theresa K. Vescio

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, NY, : Guilford Press, c2010

ISBN

1-282-55274-0

9786612552748

1-60623-621-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (480 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

GuinoteAna <1963->

VescioTheresa K

Disciplina

303.3

Soggetti

Authority

Social control

Social influence

Control (Psychology)

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Front matter; Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6; Chapter 7; Chapter 8; Chapter 9; Chapter 10; Chapter 11; Chapter 12; Chapter 13; Chapter 14; Chapter 15; Chapter 16; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Addressing an issue of central concern in social life, this authoritative book examines how having or lacking power influences the way individuals and groups think, feel, and act. Leading international experts comprehensively review classic and contemporary research with an eye toward bridging gaps across theories and levels of analysis. Compelling topics include the evolutionary bases of power; its effects on physiological processes, cognitive abilities, and health; what sorts of people are given power; when, h