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This textbook provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the rapidly expanding field of environmental psychology.The authors start with a review of the history of environmental psychology, highlighting its interdisciplinary nature. They trace its roots in architecture, ecology and geography, and examine the continuing relationship of these subjects to the psychological tradition. The book then moves through key contemporary lines of research in the field, contrasting models from perception and cognition, such as those of Gibson and Brunswick, with major social psychological approaches as represented by Lewin, Barker and others. The book concludes with an analysis of the most promising areas of research and practice.Bonnes, Mirilia is the author of 'Environmental Psychology A Psycho-Social Introduction' with ISBN 9780803979055 and ISBN 0803979053.
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