Introduction to political psychology / Martha L. Cottam, Elena Mastors, Thomas Preston, Joe W. Huseby.

Author/creator Cottam, Martha L., 1954- author.
Other author Mastors, Elena, 1969- author.
Other author Preston, Thomas, 1963- author.
Other author Huseby, Joe W., author.
Format Book
EditionFifth edition.
PublicationNew York : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2026.
Copyright Date©2026
Descriptionxii, 587 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Subjects
Political psychology.

Contents Political Psychology -- Personality and Politics -- Cognition, Social Identity, Emotions, and Attitudes in Political Psychology -- The Political Psychology of Groups -- The Study of Political Leaders -- The Political Psychology of Mass Politics: How do people decide who to vote for? -- The Political Psychology of the Media in Politics -- The Political Psychology of Race -- From Ethnic Conflict to Genocide -- The Political Psychology of Nationalism -- The Political Psychology of Social Movements -- The Political Psychology of Terrorism -- The Political Psychology of International Security and Conflict -- Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation.
Abstract "This fifth edition of Introduction to Political Psychology explores the many psychological patterns that influence individual political behavior. The authors introduce readers to a broad range of theories, concepts, and case studies of political activity, arguing that individuals are driven or motivated to act in accordance with personality characteristics, values, beliefs, and attachments to groups. The book explains many aspects of political behavior--whether seemingly pathological actions or normal decision-making practices, which sometimes work optimally, and sometimes fail. Accessibly written and comprehensive in scope, it is an essential companion for all graduate and upper-level undergraduate students of psychology, political science, and political psychology. It will also be of interest to those in the policy-making community, especially those looking to learn more about the extent to which perceptions, personality, and group dynamics affect the policy-making arena." -- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Issued in other formOnline version http://id.loc.gov/entities/relationships/onlineversion Cottam, Martha L., 1954- Introduction to political psychology Fifth edition New York, NY : Routledge, 2026 9781003493884
LCCN 2025012776
ISBN9781032783765
ISBN9781032797915 hardcover
ISBN1032797916 hardcover
ISBN1032783761 paperback
ISBNelectronic book

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