Heroism and Wellbeing in the 21st Century: Applied and Emerging Perspectives (Researching Social Psychology)

By: Olivia Efthimiou and Scott T. Allison and Zeno E. Franco

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Synopsis: Offering a holistic take on an emerging field, this edited collection examines how heroism manifests, is appropriated, and is constructed in a broad range of settings and from a variety of disciplines and perspectives. Psychologists, educators, lawyers, researchers and cultural analysts consider how heroism intersects with wellbeing, and how we still use—and even abuse—heroism as a vehicle to thrive and prosper in the everyday and in the face of the most unbearable situations. Highlighting some of the most pressing issues in today’s world—including genocide, racism, deceitful business practices, bystanderism, mental health, unethical governance and the global refugee crisis—this book applies a critical psychological perspective in synthesizing the social construction of heroism and wellbeing, contributing to the development of global wellbeing indicators and measures.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 252 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781315409016
Related ISBNs:: 9781315409023, 9780367432911, 9780367432911, 9781138222014, 9781138222014, 9781315409023, 9780367432911, 9781138222014
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 02/25/20
Copyrighted By:: N/A
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Psychology, Sociology
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Olivia Efthimiou
Edited by:: Scott T. Allison
Edited by:: Zeno E. Franco