Community Psychology: In Pursuit Of Liberation And Well-Being

by Geoffrey Nelson, Isaac Prilleltensky

This is the first up-to-date text written specifically for the international market on psychology in the community. Community Psychology covers the history and foundations of the field, key concepts and values, community research, community action, and the application of psychology in various settings, integrating the values/politics and scientific/research aspects of community work. Written by experienced authors in the field, this text will be internationally invaluable.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, Science

578 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2004

Reviews

[Anna Gurevitch · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a brilliant book for a range of students studying various community related subjects, social work, education, economics, politics, community arts, organisations psychology etc.

This book presents lots of positive research findings from various community well-being initiatives. This book also presents lots of community empowering tools, techniques and methods from approaching perspectives and ways of working that centralise the lived experiences and needs of individuals and community groups to maximise community empowerment and, therefore, well-being.

The only reason I didn't give it a 5 star rating is because it is a big, weighty book which minimises the use of academic jargon but never-the-less most people who are not acquainted with academic language styles may be put off reading, which is ironic. I would like to see this book made into a series of individual books written with more community language approach so that if it was on the table in a community centre cafe it would get snaffled up and enable those very communities it seeks to liberate and empower, to liberate and empower themselves. But I do recommend this book heartily to anyone working (paid or unpaid, formally or informally) in community and society.

[Steve · Rating 1 out of 5]

Community Psych is a splendid idea for a field of psychology yet so disappointingly established. This is one dusty tome of dried out theory and unimpressive examples.

[Degan Walters · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent overview of community psychology and systems of oppression

[Ginnyjazzpot · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a student, I found this book pretty clear for understanding the concepts of community psychology.

[Nicho · Rating 5 out of 5]

The shit

[Juli Ryan · Rating 1 out of 5]

This textbook is very bulky. In the first half of the book, the authors seem to go off on tangents, as if they are giving rambling lectures. I found their tone a bit preachy, although the authors are certainly well-intended. It is primarily aimed at the theoretical/conceptual level, and it seems a bit light in terms of practical application. Each chapter ends with a commentary by someone else in an almost unreadable font. The second half of the book is written by others, who are not always named. A confusing introduction to community psychology.

[Jay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good ideas, frameworks and overviews. Made me want to learn more about the history of psychology from a radical perspective.

[Farah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book which gives the basis and history of Community Psychology

[Sarah Kleiner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kind of dry but it is a textbook, very thorough with the vocabulary and a basic overview of research methods was good.

[prema · Rating 4 out of 5]

excellent introduction to this holistic approach to community & individual empowerment through contextual & deeply reflexive methodologies.

[Puti Lenggogeni · Rating 5 out of 5]

i really want to read this book for my study in my college

[Taher · Rating 5 out of 5]

community psychology in pursuit of liberation and well-being