| Heroism and Wellbeing in the 21st Century: Applied and Emerging Perspectives Contributor(s): Efthimiou, Olivia (Editor), Allison, Scott T. (Editor), Franco, Zeno E. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1138222011 ISBN-13: 9781138222014 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $171.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Interpersonal Relations - Psychology | Industrial & Organizational Psychology - Psychology | Social Psychology |
| Dewey: 302.14 |
| LCCN: 2017052127 |
| Series: Researching Social Psychology |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (1.10 lbs) 252 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Offering a holistic take on an emerging field, this edited collection examines how heroism manifests, is appropriated, and is constructed in a broad range of settings and from a variety of disciplines and perspectives. Psychologists, educators, lawyers, researchers and cultural analysts consider how heroism intersects with wellbeing, and how we still use--and even abuse--heroism as a vehicle to thrive and prosper in the everyday and in the face of the most unbearable situations. Highlighting some of the most pressing issues in today's world--including genocide, racism, deceitful business practices, bystanderism, mental health, unethical governance and the global refugee crisis--this book applies a critical psychological perspective in synthesizing the social construction of heroism and wellbeing, contributing to the development of global wellbeing indicators and measures. |