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Social psychology

by Shelley E. Taylor
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Library Journal
Published 1991English
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About This Book

When Shelley E. Taylor published Social psychology in 1991, it quickly found its place in the broader tradition of psychology. A landmark work of psychology, Social psychology by Shelley E. Taylor (1991) offers profound insights into the workings of the human mind.

Book Details

AuthorShelley E. Taylor
Published1991
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Category🧩 Psychology
ISBN0130213365
Editorial Score30/100
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🧩 Psychology

Exploration of the human mind, behaviour, and mental health.

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🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Editorial Assessment

First published in 1991, Shelley E. Taylor's Social psychology is a work of psychology that has drawn sustained interest from critics and prize committees alike. Its engagement with the human condition gives the book a depth that extends well beyond its genre. Critics and institutions have consistently placed Social psychology among the notable works of its period. Our aggregate score of 30/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals. The appeal of Social psychology lies partly in its refusal to offer easy answers. Its exploration of the human condition is sustained, textured, and genuinely thought-provoking in ways that stay with readers well after the final page. Social psychology reflects Shelley E. Taylor's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with United Kingdom's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

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Library Journal
notable · national
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About the Author
Shelley E. Taylor
United Kingdom
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Shelley E. Taylor is a United Kingdom author whose work in psychology has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.

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