Environmental Psychology: Principles and Practice

by Robert Gifford

A comprehensive and authoritative overview of environmental psychology, covering fundamental processes such as environmental perception and spatial cognition, social-environmental processes such as privacy and crowding, setting-oriented chapters on residences, education, and the workplace, the psychology of nature and natural resourcement management, and social design, and the social science contribution to architectural design. Over 3000 references in 15 chapters, with an Epilog, extensive name and subject indexes, and an Appendix on organizations, graduate school, and websites. Many photos and figures.

Genres: Psychology, Education, Environment, Textbooks, Academic, Nonfiction

535 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1987

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[Rob · Rating 5 out of 5]

The fifth edition is replete with reviews of the relevant research literature. The text is balanced and strives to present multiple theoretical perspectives and empirical bases when appropriate. The author is also not afraid to add an informed opinion when he deems the evidence strong enough. I use this book as part of my course in environmental psychology and sustainability.

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