Environmental Psychology

A Psycho-social Introduction

Mirilia Bonnes, Gianfranco Secchiaroli

• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Year: 1995
• Print ISBN: 9780803979062, 9780803979055
• eBook ISBN: 9781446264911
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Psychology
• Subtopic: Applied Psychology
• Index: Psychology

This textbook provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the rapidly expanding field of environmental psychology.

The authors start with a review of the history of environmental psychology, highlighting its interdisciplinary nature. They trace its roots in architecture, ecology and geography, and examine the continuing relationship of these subjects to the psychological tradition. The book then moves through key contemporary lines of research in the field, contrasting models from perception and cognition, such as those of Gibson and Brunswick, with major social psychological approaches as represented by Lewin, Barker and others. The book concludes with an analysis of the most promising areas of research and practice.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Contents
• Preface
• Part I - The Origin and Theoretical Roots of Environmental Psychology
• Chapter 1 - The Origin of Environmental Psychology
• Chapter 2 - Environmental Psychology and Psychological Tradition
• Part II - Directions of Present-Day Environmental Psychology
• Chapter 3 - Characterization of the Field
• Chapter 4 - Main Research Topics
• Chapter 5 - Paradigms and Psycho-social Constructs in Present-Day Environmental Psychology
• References
• Index