Now in its sixth edition and more crucial than ever, Psychology for Sustainability applies psychological science to environmental problems that manifest when human behavior disrupts and degrades natural systems. Drawing on environmental psychology, ecopsychology, conservation psychology, and related disciplines, the authors provide an extensive review of relevant theory and research in a lively and easy-to-read style.
The book is organised into four parts that follow (1) the history of psychology as a sustainability science and our current ecological crisis, (2) research methods, theory and findings pertinent to understanding and shifting unsustainable behavior, (3) the reciprocal relationship between planetary and human health, and (4) key takeaways for how to apply psychology in the world to promote both personal and systemic change.
Key features of the new edition include
? Pedagogical features to enhance comprehension and reflection
? A renewed focus on positive action
? Up-to-date treatment of burgeoning research and global ecological, political and social developments.
The text is carefully tailored to the length of a standard academic semester and is essential reading for courses on sustainability across disciplines. It will be invaluable to people outside academia as well, including policymakers, legislators, and those working on sustainable communities.
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The 6th edition of Psychology for Sustainability is an engaging and expansive resource that equips students with the psychological insights needed to address environmental challenges. This revised edition both meaningfully deepens its scope with updated references, expanded coverage of the impacts of climate change on human functioning, pathways for climate mitigation and adaptation, as well as a more comprehensive psychological account of human ecological cognition. Bridging these components together allows for a stronger emphasis on evidence-based action, offering both a solid foundation in experimental methods and practical tools for behavior change. By balancing urgency with empowerment, the book motivates without overwhelming-guiding readers toward meaningful, informed action and a more hopeful relationship with the planet.
Dr. Stylianos Syropoulos, Assistant Professor, School of Sustainability College of Global Future, Arizona State University
The sixth edition of Psychology for Sustainability is a timely and welcome update to a foundational text in the field. Written with clarity and care, it offers a comprehensive and rigorous exploration of the psychological dimensions underlying environmental degradation and sustainability. Drawing on a wide range of subfields, the text presents a well-organized synthesis of theory, empirical research, and real-world applications, making it an invaluable resource for students, educators, and practitioners across disciplines. By centering the ecological crisis as a fundamentally behavioral problem, this volume provides a compelling case for why psychological science must play a central role in achieving sustainability.
Dr. Hannes Zacher, Chair of Work and Organizational Psychology, Wilhelm Wundt Institute of Psychology, Leipzig University, Germany
This thoughtfully updated, expanded and improved edition of Psychology for Sustainability couldn't have come at a better time. The field of conservation psychology has grown tremendously over the past five years and many new findings and frameworks have emerged that both expand and, in some cases, challenge what we thought we knew about the core drivers of environmental degradation and the role of human psychology. The authors have done a masterful job of integrating these new insights and findings with well-established knowledge in the field to produce a text that will be practically useful for a wide range of readers, including students, educators, researchers and practitioners. This will be the "go-to" text for the field for years to come!
Dr. Ezra Markowitz, Professor, Department of Environmental Conservation,
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amel, Scott, & Manning's book, Psychology for Sustainability, is an accessible, student-friendly text that illustrates psychology's contributions to sustainability with updated research and useful teaching materials. The textbook provides an interdisciplinary context by describing a range of environmental problems, driven by human decision-making and behavior and affecting human health and well-being. It draws from concepts and studies from different psychological specializations that illustrate how psychological research aids understanding why the problems stubbornly persist and how people can contribute to personal and collective solutions. Thus, it provides a realistic overview of challenges to sustainability and an uplifting view of psychology's contributions to possible paths forward.
Dr. Janet K. Swim, Professor, Penn State
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Für höhere Schule und Studium
Undergraduate Advanced and Undergraduate Core
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144 farbige Abbildungen, 24 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 98 Farbfotos bzw. farbige Rasterbilder, 1 s/w Zeichnung, 46 farbige Zeichnungen, 3 farbige Tabellen, 25 s/w Abbildungen
3 Tables, color; 46 Line drawings, color; 1 Line drawings, black and white; 98 Halftones, color; 24 Halftones, black and white; 144 Illustrations, color; 25 Illustrations, black and white
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Höhe: 254 mm
Breite: 178 mm
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978-1-032-87335-0 (9781032873350)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Elise L. Amel is a professor of psychology at the University of St. Thomas, where she has been a faculty member since 1997. She earned her PhD in industrial-organizational psychology from Purdue University. Elise is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and former president of SEPCP/Division 34. At St. Thomas she has worn many hats including inaugural chair of the Department of Earth, Environment, and Society; and co-founder and faculty director of the St. Thomas Office of Sustainability Initiatives.
Christie M. Manning is a faculty member in environmental studies at Macalester College. She earned her PhD in cognitive and biological psychology from the University of Minnesota. In addition to her academic roles, Christie is an activist working with local climate justice groups to fight for a just and livable future.
Britain A. Scott is a professor of psychology at the University of St. Thomas, where she has been on the faculty since 1996. She earned her PhD in social psychology at the University of Minnesota. Britain is a former president of the Society for Environmental, Population, and Conservation Psychology (SEPCP/Division 34 of the American Psychological Association) and is a co-creator of Teaching Psychology for Sustainability at www.teachgreenpsych.com.
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University of St Thomas, Minnesota, USA
University of St Thomas, Minnesota, USA
Macalester College, Minnesota, USA
Part 1. What on Earth Are We Doing? Prologue Growth in Green Psychology 1. What on Earth Are We Doing? 2. How Did We Get Here? Power, Privilege, and a Paradigm Problem 3. Where Do We Go From Here? Applying an Ecological Worldview Part 2. Psychology for a Sustainable Future 4. Psychology Can Help Save the Planet 5. The Power of the (Unsustainable) Situation 6. It's Not Easy Thinking Green 7. Putting the "I" in Environment 8. To Be (Green) or Not to Be (Green) . . . It's a Question of Motivation Part 3. What's Good for the Planet Is Good for Us 9. Making Ourselves Sick: Health Costs of Unsustainable Living 10. Healing the Split Between Planet and Self: We All Need to Walk on the Wild Side Part 4. Being the Change We Want to See 11. When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get . . . Together 12. Getting Psyched for Sustainability Appendix: Self-Change Project
