International Community Psychology History and Theories /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Reich, Stephanie M. (Editor), Riemer, Manuel (Editor), Prilleltensky, Isaac (Editor), Montero, Maritza (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Boston, MA : Springer US, 2007.
• Subjects: Psychology.; Social work.; Clinical psychology.; Personality.; Social psychology.; Community psychology.; Environmental psychology.; Cross-cultural psychology.; Personality and Social Psychology.; Community and Environmental Psychology.; Cross Cultural Psychology.; Clinical Psychology.; Social Work.

Community psychology (CP) has a rich history and presence internationally that many people may not be aware of. Today’s increasingly global environment encourages reviewing the world-wide goals and practices of CP. The desire to promote collective well-being clearly transcends geographical boundarie...

Table of Contents:

• An Introduction to the Diversity of Community Psychology Internationally
• An Introduction to the Diversity of Community Psychology Internationally
• The Americas
• The History and Theories of Community Psychology in Canada
• History and Theory of Community Psychology: An International Perspective of Community Psychology in the United States: Returning to Political, Critical and Ecological Roots
• Latin American Community Psychology: Development, Implications, and Challenges Within a Social Change Agenda
• Community Psychology in the River Plate Region (Argentina-Uruguay)
• Asia-Pacific
• So Far and Yet So Near? Community Psychology in Australia
• Community Psychology in Aotearoa/New Zealand: Me Tiro Whakamuri a- Kia- Hangai Whakamua
• Historical and Theoretical Orientations of Community Psychology Practice and Research in Japan
• History and Theory of Community Psychology in India: An International Perspective
• Community Psychology in a Borrowed Place with Borrowed Time: The Case of Hong Kong
• Europe And Middle East
• Community Psychology in Britain
• Community Psychology Between Attitude and Clinical Practice: The German Way
• Community Psychology in Italy: Past Developments and Future Perspectives
• Community Psychology in a Scandinavian Welfare Society: The Case of Norway
• Community Psychology in Spain: Realities, Expectations, and Desires
• Community Psychology in Portugal: From “Revolution” to Empowered Citizenship
• Community Psychology in Israel
• Community Psychology in Poland
• Moving but Not Yet Talking: Community Psychology in Turkey
• Community Psychology Initiatives in Greece
• Africa
• Community Psychology in South Africa
• The Roots of Community Psychology in Cameroon
• History of Community Psychology in Ghana.