Introduction to Ecological Psychology

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 new directions for ecological psychology.Wicker, Allan W. is the author of 'Introduction to Ecological Psychology' with ISBN 9780521319744 and ISBN 0521319749.