The fourth edition of this acclaimed textbook provides an in-depth and
engaging overview of community psychology, including its theoretical
underpinnings and methods for conducting research and promoting change
within communities. This book aims to get students, including
nonpsychology majors, excited about the field and being agents of social
change.
New to this edition are an increased focus on values, particularly those
related to social justice, empowering minority communities, and solving
complex societal problems--like poverty, oppression, and climate
change--across multiple ecological levels.
New research and case examples present important developments in the
field and society at large, accompanied by extensive discussion
questions that will encourage self-reflection and help students apply
key concepts to their own lives. A new marginal glossary also highlights
important concepts.
Chapter summaries, recommended videos and other resources, review
questions, sample lecture slides, and other materials for students and
instructors are available on the book's companion website (http:
//pubs.apa.org/books/supp/kloos4/).