This volume contains narratives of Black transracial adoptees which illustrate the socialization experiences that directly affect their complex racial identities as emerging adults. The author argues that transracial adoption stems from systemic issues of racial injustice, and that those problems will not be solved quickly.
Expanding International and Intersectional Approaches
Presents groundbreaking scholarship on new approaches to women's psychology. Chapters explain how transnational perspectives can address a range of topics including human trafficking, sexuality, migration, human rights, healing, empowerment, domestic violence, education, and work.
Wounding, Overcoming, and the Reconstruction of Collective and Personal
In Transgenerational Colonialism, Karel James Bouse examines multigenerational trauma in relation to cycles of colonialism and decolonization. Bouse cites Northern Ireland as a current expression of these cycles and the elements that drive formerly colonized people toward the realization of self-determination.
The research objectives of this book are to analyze the leadership of three presidents: Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama, as well as to examine the impact of the presidents' leadership on the leadership characteristics of the advisers they worked with during their presidencies.
This book draws on interview and photographic data from a study with fourteen trans people from British Columbia. It exposes the restrictive choreography of reproductive health care, and documents the improvisational tactics used by trans people in their pursuit of care that is competent, safe, and affirming.
In Toward a Good Society, the authors theorize a mutually empowering and growth-fostering society. They begin this journey in relational psychology, then depart along nine paths reconstructed from nine classic social science theories. This leads them to propose a new Golden Rule as simple as it is profound.
To Light the Flame of Reason is all about the art of clear thinking, an art that is needed now more than ever in the world we now live in. Written for anyone who wants to navigate better in this world filled with populist dogmas, anti-science attitudes, and pseudo-philosophy
The book provides new and experienced clinicians with generic models for the development of efficient and effective interactive groups able to deliver a wide variety of treatment options. It offers a comprehensive examination of the potential of group psychotherapy and an appreciation of time management in its utilization.
The Appeal of Authoritarianism in an Age of Uncertainty
Explores the recent international decline in democracy and the psychological appeal of authoritarianism in the context of rapid globalization. By understanding the psychological foundations of the surge in populism and authoritarian leadership, we can better develop ways to nurture and safeguard democracy.
