a psychologist's guide to public engagement Tropp, Linda R. text bibliography dcu 2018 monographic eng

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viii, 219 pages ; 23 cm "This volume gathers a wide range of well known experts to discuss how researchers can impact a broader audience, by lending their scientific expertise to pressing social issues, current events, and public debates. With pointers on talking to the media, testifying as an expert witness, dealing with governmental organizations, working with schools and students, and influencing public policy, this volume helps social scientists forge the vital link between scholarship and social engagement. Contributors include prominent experts from a wide range of specialties, such as academic psychologists, business school professors, directors of organizations, and government officials"-- edited by Linda R. Tropp. Includes bibliographical references and index. Social sciences Research Research Psychological aspects Social participation PSYCHOLOGY / Applied Psychology PSYCHOLOGY / Research & Methodology H62 .M2464 2018 300.72 9781433828249 (paperback) 1433828243 () 2017019950 DLC 180420 20180420135705.0 19871770 eng