Descript |
456p. |
Contents |
Challenging psychology over its neglect of the social -- Community psychology's core values: empowerment, liberation, and social justice -- The debate over knowledge in community psychology -- Social position and inequalities in health -- Place and its influence on health and well-being -- Two concepts for understanding inequalities by position and place -- Disempowerment by war, immigration, homelessness, or unemployment -- Disempowered because of income, gender, or sexual orientation -- Strengthening social support for members of disempowered groups -- Social action and innovation -- Empowering communities -- Participation and liberation. |
ISBN |
9780470855942 (pbk.) |
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9780470855935 (cloth) |
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