Introduction to Community Psychology Contents

CONTENTS About the Book Preface ix PART I . INTRODUCTION Introduction to the Field of Community Psychology Leonard , lack . and History 23 Paul Toro Who We Are 40 Amber Kelly and Viola International Perspectives 61 Ronald Harvey and Hana PART II . THEORY . RESEARCH , AND PRACTICE Theories 83 , August Hoffman . and Grant Research Methods 97 Ed Stevens and Michael Practice 118 Susan Wolfe PART III . UNDERSTANDING COMMUNITIES Respect for Diversity 141 Thai and Lien

10 . 11 . 12 . 13 . 14 . 15 . 16 . 17 . 18 . 19 . Oppression and Power Palmer , Fernandez . Gordon Lee . Hana , Sonja , Catalina Tang , Dominique Thomas . Clark , Bianca , and Empowerment , Christopher Keys . and PART IV . INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES Community Interventions and Daniel Prevention and Promotion Valerie Anderson , and Pate Stress and Coping Luciano , and Christopher Whipple PART TOOLS FOR ACTION Public Policy Guerrero . Amy Anderson . and Leonard Community Organizing , Partnerships , and and Crystal Behavioral Community Approaches Yolanda , Vincent Francisco , and Leonard PART VI . OUR FUTURE Social and Political Change Brad , and Dissemination and Implementation Lindsey , Melissa . and Angela Looking into Your Future Susan and Bernadette Sanchez Glossary 160 183 203 221 243 265 286 307 329 348 364 385

ABOUT THE BOOK This textbook tells the story of community psychologists , who view social problems as being due to the unequal distribution of resources , which causes poverty , homelessness , unemployment , and crime . In addition , because no condition or disease has ever been eliminated by just dealing with those with the problem , community psychologists focus their work on prevention . Finally , community psychology shifts the power dynamics so that community members are equal members of the team , as they provide unique points of view about barriers that need to be overcome in working toward social justice . In a sense , this has many similarities with community organizing , but it different in that community psychologists have both research and action skills to evaluate whether or not our interventions actually work . This textbook is only supported on , Chrome , Safari , and Edge . Internet Explorer is not compatible with our formatting . We thank Mark , our front end developer , for his help in uploading and formatting our content .

Leonard , lack , and ( Editors ) Photo by PREFACE If you want to be a change agent for social justice , but are not sure how to begin , you have come to the right place . The authors of this Community Psychology textbook will show you how to comprehensively analyze , investigate , and address escalating problems of economic inequality , violence , substance abuse , homelessness , poverty , and racism . As you read through these chapters , you will begin a journey that will provide you with perspectives and tools to promote a fair and equitable allocation of resources and opportunities , resulting in meaningful changes in your community . Consistent with the liberating ideas of social justice , this Introductory Community Psychology textbook is free , providing an alternative to costly college textbooks that contribute to the rising levels of student debt . We thank the Endowment Fund at University for making this online resource accessible . In our continuing effort to expand our thinking and outreach , we are able to offer you an opportunity for learning about the of Community Psychology . Undergraduates can now become free Student Associate Members of the Society for Community Research and Action , which is the home organization of Community Psychology . We highly encourage you to visit this to learn more about our , what it can do for you , and how you can get involved . Leonard Jason , Jack , University ix

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