Skip to product information
1 of 1

Paul Dickerson

Social Psychology: Traditional and Critical Perspectives

Social Psychology: Traditional and Critical Perspectives

Dispatches within 7 to 10 working days
Regular price £118.11 GBP
Regular price £130.00 GBP Sale price £118.11 GBP
9% OFF Sold out
Tax included. Shipping calculated at checkout.

YOU SAVE £11.89

  • Condition: Brand new
  • UK Delivery times: Usually arrives within 2 - 3 working days
  • UK Shipping: Fee starts at £2.39. Subject to product weight & dimension
Trustpilot 4.5 stars rating  Excellent
We're rated excellent on Trustpilot.
  • More about Social Psychology: Traditional and Critical Perspectives


The second edition of Social Psychology addresses pressing topics such as climate change activism, digital technology, pandemics, and AI, engaging in more detail with classic and contemporary approaches and drawing on a wider range of critical perspectives. It includes chapter activities such as news boxes, critical review summaries, focus boxes, try it out boxes, definitions boxes, review questions, and more to promote deeper learning and a critical understanding of social psychology.

Format: Hardback
Length: 880 pages
Publication date: 30 April 2024
Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd


This extensively revised second edition of Social Psychology delves into pressing issues such as climate change activism, digital technology, pandemics, and AI. Including three new chapters on group behavior, culture, and social cognition, this edition offers a more in-depth exploration of both classic and contemporary approaches, drawing from a broader range of critical perspectives. Through accessible, section-by-section critiques, this book fosters a vibrant sense of relevance, debate, and new possibilities within the realm of social psychology.

As you delve into the pages of this book, you will be guided by a multitude of chapter activities designed to promote deeper learning. These include:

In the News Boxes, which highlight the relevance of social psychology to the contemporary world
Critical Review Summaries, which evaluate the literature covered
Focus Boxes, which highlight classic and contemporary research studies
Try It Out Boxes, which contain short activities, questions, or reflection prompts
Definitions Boxes, which remind you of key terms and their meanings
Review Questions, which test your understanding
In a Nutshell - bite-sized summaries of the ideas covered in each chapter
And more…

This essential resource is a must-have for students seeking to go beyond a mere superficial understanding of names and theories and develop a profound, critical understanding of social psychology and its significance in the real world.

Paul Dickerson is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Roehampton, London.

Weight: 2020g
Dimension: 246 x 189 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529732092
Edition number: 2 Revised edition

This item can be found in:

UK and International shipping information

UK Delivery and returns information:

  • Delivery within 2 - 3 days when ordering in the UK.
  • Shipping fee for UK customers from £2.39. Fully tracked shipping service available.
  • Returns policy: Return within 30 days of receipt for full refund.

International deliveries:

Shulph Ink now ships to Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, India, Luxembourg Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Netherlands, New Zealand, United Arab Emirates, United States of America.

  • Delivery times: within 5 - 10 days for international orders.
  • Shipping fee: charges vary for overseas orders. Only tracked services are available for most international orders. Some countries have untracked shipping options.
  • Customs charges: If ordering to addresses outside the United Kingdom, you may or may not incur additional customs and duties fees during local delivery.
View full details