Pan-African Psychologies

Kessi, Shose; Boonzaier, Floretta; Gekeler, Babette Stephanie

This book explores the potential of Pan-African thought in contributing to advancing psychological research, theory and practice. Euro/American mainstream psychology has historically served the interests of a dominant western paradigm. Contemporary trends in psychological work have emerged as a direct result of the impact of violent histories of slavery, genocide and colonisation. Hence, this book proposes that psychology, particularly in its social forms, as a discipline centered on the relationship between mind and society, is well-placed to produce the critical knowledge and tools for imagining and promoting a just and equitable world.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2022-01-02

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783030893507

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-89351-4

Dimensions: 210cm x148cm

Pages: 180