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The Social Animal

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Newly revised and up-to-date, this edition of "The Social Animal is a brief, compelling introduction to modern social psychology. Through vivid narrative, lively presentations of important research, and intriguing examples, Elliot Aronson probes the patterns and motives of human behavior, covering such diverse topics as terrorism, conformity, obedience, politics, race relations, advertising, war, interpersonal attraction, and the power of religious cults.

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"Social Animal" is an accessible, brief introduction to social psychology. This new edition contains vivid narrative, lively presentations of critical research and examples, all incorporating the most important new research. It also has a companion website including a virtual study guide.
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Aronson provides a good overview of the research on human behavior. Even though the book is an overview of research, it does not come across like a textbook. Instead, Aronson uses examples to make it understandable and easy to read. If you are interested in human behavior, this is a good read.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780716757153
Manufactured:
W H Freeman Publishers
Publisher:
Worth Publishers
Manufactured:
W H Freeman Publishers
Author:
Aronson, Elliot
Location:
New York
Subject:
General
Subject:
Psychology
Subject:
Social Psychology
Subject:
Sociology - General
Subject:
Psychologie sociale
Subject:
General Psychology & Psychiatry
Edition Number:
9
Series Volume:
108-178
Publication Date:
January 2004
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
431
Dimensions:
9.08x6.10x.81 in. 1.34 lbs.
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