Oxford Handbook of the Psychology of Appearance
Title | Oxford Handbook of the Psychology of Appearance PDF eBook |
Author | Nichola Rumsey |
Publisher | Oxford University Press (UK) |
Pages | 737 |
Release | 2012-05-31 |
Genre | Medical |
ISBN | 0199580529 |
We live in a society in which messages associating physical attractiveness with success and happiness are pervasive.This book gives a detailed, authoritative account of research, policy, and practice in psychological aspects of appearance, including the role of the media in shaping people's attitudes and behaviours towards appearance.
The Oxford Handbook of the Psychology of Appearance
Title | The Oxford Handbook of the Psychology of Appearance PDF eBook |
Author | Diana Harcourt |
Publisher | |
Pages | 717 |
Release | 2012 |
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The Oxford Handbook of the Psychology of Appearance
Title | The Oxford Handbook of the Psychology of Appearance PDF eBook |
Author | Nichola Rumsey |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Pages | 736 |
Release | 2014 |
Genre | Medical |
ISBN | 0198723229 |
We live in a society in which messages associating physical attractiveness with success and happiness are pervasive.This book gives a detailed, authoritative account of research, policy, and practice in psychological aspects of appearance, including the role of the media in shaping people's attitudes and behaviors towards appearance.
The Oxford Handbook of Sport and Performance Psychology
Title | The Oxford Handbook of Sport and Performance Psychology PDF eBook |
Author | Shane M. Murphy |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Pages | 800 |
Release | 2012-09-06 |
Genre | Medical |
ISBN | 0199731764 |
This title describes current research findings in the study of human performance Experts from all fields of performance are brought together, covering domains including sports, the performing arts, business, executive coaching, the military, and other applicable, high-risk professions.
Oxford Handbook of Face Perception
Title | Oxford Handbook of Face Perception PDF eBook |
Author | Andrew J. Calder |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Pages | 933 |
Release | 2011-07-28 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN | 0199559058 |
In the past 30 years, face perception has become an area of major interest within psychology. This is the most comprehensive and commanding review of the field ever published.
The Psychology Of Appearance
Title | The Psychology Of Appearance PDF eBook |
Author | Rumsey, Nichola |
Publisher | McGraw-Hill Education (UK) |
Pages | 257 |
Release | 2005-11-01 |
Genre | Psychology |
ISBN | 033521276X |
This book is an overview of current understanding of appearance-related concerns and distress in the general population and among those with acquired or congenital disfigurements such as burns, clefts of the lip and/or palate, scarring and acne.Exploring the psychosocial factors which are protective and those which exacerbate distress, The Psychology of Appearance offers a vision of a comprehensive approach to support and intervention and addresses the following questions.
The Oxford Handbook of Women and Competition
Title | The Oxford Handbook of Women and Competition PDF eBook |
Author | Maryanne Fisher |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Pages | 857 |
Release | 2017 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 0199376379 |
The Oxford Handbook of Women and Competition is one of the first scholarly volumes to focus specifically on competition and the competitive forces between women. Chapters provide readers with a definitive view of the current state of research, and collectively address the adaptive and socio-cultural foundations of women's competitive behavior, motivations, and cognitions.