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Systematic analysis shows the psychological premises of Machiavelli's political theory to be fairly consistent and to transcend historical circumstance. Above all, the apparent contradiction between its rapacious and consensual sides can be resolved by unearthing his distinction between necessary properties and contingent attributesquahabits. Following medieval medical theory, necessary properties include: spirit that animates the body; mind with faculties of ingenuity, imagination, and memory; desires for preservation, glory, power, freedom, wealth, and sexual pleasure; and four humors received from the stars. While serving the desires, mind stimulates them to expand into the limitless ambition characteristic of Machiavellian individuals. Habituation to laws and gods makes possible the institutional life of republics, in that cooperative habits solve the collective-action problem faced by a multitude of self-ruling citizens. However, such republics are ultimately alliances for joint gain rather than structures of virtue—challenging the ascendant view of Machiavelli as a "civic humanist" and Aristotelian.

This book provides an introduction to political psychology through a focus on European politics and topics. It describes a style of doing political psychology in Europe that has developed out of dialogue with as well as critique of North American approaches. By emphasising the theoretical and methodological diversity of political psychology, the book is intended to contribute to a greater understanding of the strength and utility of the field. Opens up and extends the study of political psychology to a variety of socio-political contexts and manifestations of political behaviour Clearly outlines the usefulness and promises of distinctive critical approaches in social and political psychology Explicitly considers the role of language, communication, identity and social representations in the construction of political meanings. Political Psychology will appeal to upper-level students and scholars who seek to extend their knowledge of the complex relationship between psychology, politics and society

This article describes ways in which political psychology can be incorporated into undergraduate course curricula. The challenges of teaching political psychology to undergraduate students are discussed, and possibilities for the content and structure of undergraduate courses in political psychology are examined in the context of active learning. Suggestions for the development of an undergraduate major in political psychology are offered.

Forms of methodology in political psychology -- Theoretical concepts in political psychology -- Cognitions and attitudes : what we think we know and why -- Behavior : do actions speak louder than words? -- Emotion : why we love to hate -- Psychobiography -- Leadership -- Group processes

Includes bibliographical references (275-298) and index. ; Forms of methodology in political psychology -- Theoretical concepts in political psychology -- Cognitions and attitudes : what we think we know and why -- Behavior : do actions speak louder than words? -- Emotion : why we love to hate -- Psychobiography -- Leadership -- Group processes. ; Mode of access: Internet.

"This book explores Latin America through a political psychology lens. This book presents a broad spectrum of theoretical and methodological perspectives illustrating how political psychology has addressed critical social issues in Latin America and provides a selective summary of the work carried out by some of the leading Latin American researchers in political psychology. This volume will allow readers to identify the most relevant topics of this discipline in Latin America, including the specific structural conditions of inequality and intergroup conflict in the region, as well as the most relevant contributions from Latin America to the global field of political psychology, including strategies of resistance and resilience and reflections on the potential transforming power of citizens to effect change through political participation and collective action"--

We contribute to a greater understanding of political psychology by 1) collecting data in a more systematic way for the intellectual community, 2) sensitizing students to the extent to which any intellectual discipline is socially constructed and is a work in progress, 3) heightening awareness of the political aspects of intellectual life, 4) exposing readers to the wide variety of diverse approaches and methodologies utilized by political psychologists, and 5) suggesting the range of topics that political psychology can address successfully and the range of techniques it can utilize.

Von Politischer Psychologie gibt es gegenwärtig ein enges und ein weites Fachverständnis. Das erste behandelt Politische Psychologie als eine der Unterabteilungen der Sozialpsychologie, also als eine weitere "Bindestrichpsychologie". In diesem engen Fachverständnis von Politischer Psychologie geht es um die Anwendung des traditionellen Methodenrepertoires der Sozialpsychologie auf Untersuchungsfelder, denen gemeinhin der Charakter des Politischen zugesprochen wird. Das weitere Verständnis von einer politischen Psychologie zielt auf eine die Arbeitsteilung in den Sozialwissenschaften (Gesellschaftswissenschaften) übergreifende Untersuchungsperspektive. Man geht hier davon aus, dass der Gegenstand des Politischen nur dann angemessen begriffen, theoretisch gefasst und empirisch untersucht werden kann, wenn sich in dieser Untersuchungsperspektive Gesellschaftstheorien mit psychologischen Ansätzen und Ansätzen aus der Psychoanalyse vermitteln und integrieren lassen. An die Stelle eines Rückgriffs auf das Methodenrepertoire der Sozialpsychologie rückt hier eine ausführliche erkenntnistheoretische und methodologische Diskussion, aus der vielfältige Beiträge zur qualitativen und interpretativen Forschung entstanden sind. Der vorliegende beginnt mit der Bewusstseinsanalyse als Gegenstand Politischer Psychologie. Im Anschluss daran wird der Beitrag der psychoanalytischen Sozialpsychologie betrachtet. Abschließend geht der Autor auf das Alltagsbewusstsein als kritische Kategorie ein. (ICD2)

Political psychology may be legitimately developed as a 'social aesthetic'. Its activities generate social forms, much as in the arts. While logic works within the confines of society's language, aesthetic forms work with its sensibility, in the understanding that significance lies within the unitary wholes. In this sense, argues that political psychology cannot be separated from psychology in general. In both cases, political psychology participates in the generation of form. However, because these forms enter society in significant ways, reflexive attention must be given to what it is they create. (Original abstract - amended)