Power in Close Relationships

This book is the first to organize current interdisciplinary theorizing and research about power from leading academics in social psychology, communications, family studies, and public health, focusing on how power operates and affects close relationship processes. It is an essential resource for researchers, professionals, students, and laypeople seeking to better understand how power operates in those relationships.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 294 pages
Publication date: 29 October 2020
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Power is a fundamental aspect of social interactions, yet its definition and comprehension remain elusive. This groundbreaking book is a pioneering effort in bringing together leading scholars from diverse fields such as social psychology, communications, family studies, and public health to explore and unravel the complex dynamics of power. It delves into the intricate ways in which power operates and impacts the intricate processes of close relationships. By providing a comprehensive theoretical framework and offering detailed descriptions of the existing literature on power in close relationships, this book serves as a vital resource for researchers, professionals, students, and laypeople alike. Through the use of specific examples and comprehensive explanations, it empowers readers to gain a deeper understanding of how power shapes and influences the most significant relationships in our lives.

Weight: 442g
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781316640913