Introduction to Social Psychology

1. Introduction: The editors

2. Methods: Tony Manstead (University of Cardiff)

3. Social Perception and Attribution: Brian Parkinson (University of Oxford)

4. Social Cognition: Louise Pendry (University of Exeter)

5. Self and Identity: Bernd Simon and Roman Troetschel (Kiel University, Germany)

6. Attitudes and Behaviour: Geoff Haddock and Greg Maio (University of Cardiff)

7. Persuasion and Attitude Change: Wolfgang Stroebe (University of Utrecht)

8. Social Influence: Eddy Van Avermaet (University of Leuven) and Miles Hewstone (Oxford)

9. People in Groups: Daan Van Knippenberg (University of Rotterdam and Bernard Nijstad, Amsterdam)

10. Group Performance and Leadership: Stefan Schulz-Hardt (Dresden) and Felix Brodbeck (Aston)

11. Intergroup Behaviour: Amelie Mummendey and Thomas Kessler (Universitaet Jena)

12. Aggression: Barbara Krahé (University of Potsdam)

13. Affiliation, Attraction and Close Relationships:Bram Buunk and Pieternel Dijkstra (Groningen)

14. Prosocial Behaviour: Hans-Werner Bierhoff (Universiteit Bochum)

15. Applied Social Psychology: Klaus Jonas and Carmen Lebherz (Universitat Zurich)

Miles Hewstone is Professor of Social Psychology at the University of Oxford. Wolfgang Stroebe has taught social psychology at universities in the UK, Germany and the USA and is now Professor of Social Psychology at the University of Utrecht. He has authored or co-authored five books and more than a hundred scientific articles and chapters on topics of social and health psychology.

"This is an outstanding textbook that reflects the place, diversity and relevance of social psychology as a discipline with a unique approach to understanding human social behaviour, as it shapes events, trends and problems in the world we live in. It masterfully combines theoretical analysis, empirical proof and real-world pertinence to offer a deep, cutting-edge perspective on a vital, burgeoning and dynamic field of social science."

Arie W. Kruglanski, University of Maryland

"In this fourth edition of their successful textbook the editors have brought together 22 prominent European social psychologists to provide an introduction to social psychology which is both reader-friendly and intellectually challenging. I particularly liked its genuine international approach, balancing European ideas and research with those from elsewhere in the world."

Rupert Brown, University of Sussex

"Over the past two decades, Introduction to Social Psychology has become a classic in European universities and beyond. Its fourth edition takes a big leap forward as not only is it extended by three more chapters, it has also raised its didactic standards to the highest levels of the American counterparts. Colourful illustrations, summaries, biographies of "pioneers" and other new features have further improved the readability and fun that comes with browsing through its chapters. Highly recommended!"

Fritz Strack, University of Wurzburg