"This volume showcases key contemporary developments in Indian psychology. Psychology in India, being largely an Euro-American transplant, tends to be imitative. Written by eminent psychologists, teachers, young scholars, and practitioners from the field, the contributors voice the legitimate concerns of a culturally responsive psychology. The book also clearly emphasizes that contemporary research has moved beyond traditional thinking i ..."
Psychology Volumes 1-5(Updated) ICSSR Research Surveys and Explorations by GirishwarMisra Hardcover, 1,736 Pages, Published 2019 by Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-949966-3, ISBN: 0-19-949966-7
"The Indian Council for Social Science Research (ICSSR) Survey in Psychology is the last among a series of academic social science surveys undertaken by the nodal governmental agency of social research in India. In five volumes, this Survey evaluate developments in the discipline of psychology in terms of its theoretical, methodological, and applied endeavours in India in the last decade. Together they assess progress made in psychologic ..."
""The volume fills an important gap that exists in social-psychological research in India. The contributors present different perspectives. However, the unitary theme of social relevance and interdisciplinary perspective is highlighted. The contributors have provided some suggestions, but they have also indicated the anomalies in our social system. This adds to the merit of the book from a broader perspective. --Indian Psychological ..."
Social Psychology (New Directions in Indian Psychology, V. 1) by Ajit K. Dalal, GirishwarMisra Paperback, 446 Pages, Published 2002 by Sage Pubns ISBN-13: 978-0-7619-9526-5, ISBN: 0-7619-9526-9
"This is the first volume in an important series entitled 'New Directions in Indian Psychology'. Its primary aim is to bring together the writings of Indian scholars who have contributed to the development of the discipline in the post-colonial period and given it a distinctive Indian voice. Volume 1 is devoted to social psychology, which has been one of the most fertile areas of research in India."
"This is the first volume in an important series entitled 'New Directions in Indian
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provides a critical and historical overview of the field as it has developed in India.
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"`This is a comprehensive text that is extremely well written by top social psychologists, with all of the major theoretical perspectives represented. The editors should be commended for putting together this lively and engaging text' - Nyla Branscombe Department of Psychology, University of Kansas A range of international events have recently focused attention on issues of prejudice, racism and social conflict: increasing tensions i ..."
"Durganand Sinha was a visionary who gave psychology in India new directions and identity through his seminal writings and efforts. This is the first book featuring Durganand Sinha’s seminal contributions to psychology. It includes his key articles in the areas of indigenous psychology; self, family and social values; and human and socio-economic development. His life-long endeavour was to develop a psychology for India, and his publicat ..."
"New Directions in Health Psychology critically explores the psychological dimensions of health and well-being in the Indian cultural context. Beginning with an analysis of the notion of health and well-being, the book goes on to explore the strategies and identify the possible interventions that can be made to promote and facilitate health and well-being in India. The discussion incorporates diverse domains, ranging from physical to spi ..."
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Psychology & Psychoanalysis (History of Science, Philosophy and Culture in Indian Civilization, Vol. XIII, Part 3) by GirishwarMisra, D.P. Chattopadhyaya Paperback, 1,101 Pages, Published 2013 by Project Of History Of Indian Science, Philosophy And Culture ISBN-13: 978-81-87586-54-8, ISBN: 81-87586-54-0
"Durganand Sinha was a visionary who gave psychology in India new directions and identity through his seminal writings and efforts. This is the first book featuring Durganand Sinha’s seminal contributions to psychology. It includes his key articles in the areas of indigenous psychology; self, family and social values; and human and socio-economic development. His life-long endeavour was to develop a psychology for India, and his publicat ..."