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An Introduction to Ecological Psychology

An Introduction to Ecological Psychology

An Introduction to Ecological Psychology

Author:
Allan W. Wicker
Published:
February 1985
Availability:
Unavailable - out of print November 1993
Format:
Paperback
ISBN:
9780521319744

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    This highly readable account of the ecological psychology movement makes its general ideas accessible to the beginning student and non-specialist. It describes the work of Roger Barker in the 'behaviour settings' of small American and English towns and the formulation of 'manning theory,' which concerns the number of people needed to 'operate and maintain' a particular setting. The author concludes by suggesting implications for everyday life and proposing different directions for ecological psychology.

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    ' … (A) coherent and valuable text that is useful to a broad range of readers. It provides a clear exposition of the most well-developed theory in environment and behavior research.' Contemporary Psychology

    ' … a welcome event … (Wicker) increases the interest of the book by tying ecological concepts to larger social issues.' Design Research News

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    Product details

    February 1985
    Paperback
    9780521319744
    240 pages
    228 × 152 × 15 mm
    0.332kg
    Unavailable - out of print November 1993
      Author
    • Allan W. Wicker