First published 1999
Social psychology's most significant research on the self appears in this comprehensive collection. Roy Baumeister assembled these articles through an extensive survey of the International Society for Self and Identity membership. Hundreds of researchers rated potential selections, and the highest scoring pieces made it into this volume. The collection balances classic influential work with recent developments in the field. Baumeister organizes the articles into thematic clusters, each with contextual introductions that connect the selections to broader scholarly conversations. His original introduction surveys the entire field of self research. Beginning students gain access to foundational work that shaped the discipline, while specialists find a convenient reference tool. The book serves advanced undergraduate and graduate courses focused on self, identity, and related psychological concepts.
Genres: psychology, social-science, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: academic, informative, thought-provoking
Tropes: academic, research
502 pages · Hardcover · Psychology Press