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Author:
Joy, Melanie author.
Title:
Powerarchy : understanding the psychology of oppression for social transformation / Melanie Joy, PhD.
Edition:
First Edition.
Publisher:
Berrett-Koehler Publishers,
Copyright Date:
2019
Description:
vii,193 pages ; 23 cm
Subject:
Authority.
Control (Psychology)
Political psychology.
Power (Social sciences)
PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology.
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General.
POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Freedom & Security / Human Rights.
Authority.
Control (Psychology)
Political psychology.
Power (Social sciences)
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Oppression : a relational dysfunction -- The process of power -- Systems of power -- Distortions and power -- Narratives of power -- The power of privilege -- Transforming power -- Beyond oppression.
Summary:
"Harvard-educated psychologist and Bestselling author Dr. Melanie Joy presents a new, psychology and research based, theory for understanding power as a system that that harms dignity and violates integrity- and offers practical ways for readers to start transforming systems of oppression right away"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
1523086661
9781523086665
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1078884144
LCCN:
2019007344
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

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