People of the Sierra
Author: Julian Alfred Pitt Rivers
The People of the Sierra presents an engrossing account of the social structure of a rural community in Andalusia, the mountainous region of southern Spain. The author applies the principles of social anthropology, without recourse to jargon, to determine the nature of the leaders of a European peasant society—the mayor, doctor, lawyer, priest—and also the smugglers, bandits, "witches," and gypsies who live on the fringe.
For his second edition of The People of the Sierra Julian A. Pitt-River has unmasked the village of Grazalema which had been protectively cloaked in pseudonym for the original version. In addition he has added a new preface which elaborates upon his earlier theories on norms, values, and social structure, and reconsiders them in the light of current theories of other social scientists.
Because of its unique and penetrating observations, not only Hispanic, Mediterranean, and European but also Latin American scholars regard this book as one of the foundation stones of contemporary cultural studies in several disciplines. Beyond the significance of its substance and theory, this study has considerable merit as a humane work of subtle perception and artful execution.
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Business Psychology and Organisational Behaviour: A Student's Handbook
Author: Eugene F F McKenna
This new edition of our best selling introductory textbook on behavior within organizations, offers a detailed evaluation of individual, group and organisational perspectives. It opens with an analysis of the historical background of business psychology, examining the roots of contemporary thoughts and practices. There is a broad coverage and well-informed evaluation of different theoretical approaches and throughout practical examples and vivid illustrations from the business world accompany the discussion, showing how the ideas and theories work in application.
A diverse range of issues are covered, including: Cross-cultural issues, diversity, ethics, personality and psychological testing, emotional intelligence, Innovation, new forms of organization, team building, organizational citizenship, Intuition, new forms of organisation, teambuilding and organisational citizenship, Intuition in decision-making, training and development, The influence of genetics and emotion.
Business Psychology andOrganisational Behaviour has been carefully revised and up-dated to cover recent developments in the field. It provides a range of helpful features, including: learning outcomes, chapter summaries and a comprehensive bibliography. Pointers to additional reading are also provided, and for instructors who adopt the book there is a CD Rom of resources, including a chapter by chapter Powerpoint lecture course, a multiple choice question test bank and a set of sample discussions based on selected themes in each chapter.
An essential textbook for undergraduates and postgraduates studying psychology and organisational behaviour, it will also be welcomed as a rich source ofinformation by practicing professionals.
Cary Cooper
This is an outstanding text in the field of business psychology....It is not only comprehensive, but well written and organized.
Table of Contents:
| 1 | Historical influences and research methodology | 3 |
| 2 | Personality | 27 |
| 3 | Intelligence and psychological testing | 67 |
| 4 | Motivation and job design | 89 |
| 5 | Perception | 133 |
| 6 | Communication | 171 |
| 7 | Learning and memory | 189 |
| 8 | Information-processing and individual decision making | 227 |
| 9 | Attitudes, values, job satisfaction, and commitment | 265 |
| 10 | Groups | 309 |
| 11 | Teambuilding | 349 |
| 12 | Leadership and management style | 375 |
| 13 | Power, politics, and conflict | 421 |
| 14 | Organisational structure and design | 453 |
| 15 | Organisational culture | 507 |
| 16 | Organisational change and development | 539 |
| 17 | Human resource practices : selection and appraisal | 569 |
| 18 | Human resource practices : rewards, training, and development | 607 |
| 19 | Health and work : stress | 651 |
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