Description

In recent years China has witnessed unprecedented economic growth, emerging as a powerful, influential player on the global stage. Now, more than ever, there is a great interest and need within the West to better understand the psychological and social processes that characterize Chinese people. The Oxford Handbook of Chinese Psychology is the first book of its kind– a comprehensive and commanding review of Chinese psychology, covering areas of human functioning with unparalleled sophistication and complexity. In 42 chapters, leading authorities cite and integrate both English and Chinese-language research in topic areas ranging from the socialization of children, mathematics achievement, emotion, bilingualism, and Chinese styles of thinking to Chinese identity, personal relationships, leadership processes, and psychopathology. With all chapters accessibly written by the leading researchers in their respective fields, the reader of this volume will learn how and why China has developed in the way it has, and how it is likely to develop. In addition, the book shows how a better understanding of a culture so different to our own can tell us so much about our own culture and sense of identity. A book of extraordinary breadth, the Oxford Handbook of Chinese Psychology will become the essential sourcebook for any scholar or practitioner attempting to understand the psychological functioning of the world’s largest ethnic group. Features Provides in depth coverage of all areas of Chinese psychology, assisting students and researchers in preparing and developing ideas Comprehensive coverage of all areas of Chinese psychology, enabling scholars to know the background to research in any sub-discipline of Chinese psychology Includes a chapter on inter-cultural interactions with the Chinese, showing professionals how they can work more effectively with the Chinese in business and other areas

Editor: Bond, Michael Harris

Topic: Psychology
Media: Book
ISBN: 019954185X
Language: English
Pages: 732