International Community Psychology History and Theories
Community psychology (CP) has a rich history and presence internationally that many people may not be aware of. Today’s increasingly global environment encourages reviewing the world-wide goals and practices of CP. The desire to promote collective well-be
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International Community Psychology History and Theories
Edited by
Stephanie M. Reich, Ph.D. University of California, Irvine Irvine, California, USA
Manuel Riemer, Ph.D. Vanderbilt University Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Isaac Prilleltensky, Ph.D. University of Miami Coral Gables, Florida, USA
Maritza Montero, Ph.D. Universidad Central de Venezuela Caracas, Venezuela
Stephanie M. Reich Department of Education University of California, Irvine 2001 Berkeley Place Irvine, CA 92697-5500
Library of Congress Control Number: 2007922442
ISBN 978-0-387-49499-9
e-ISBN 978-0-387-49500-2
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To all the community psychologists around the world who struggle to promote well-being and liberation from oppressive forces
Contents
About the Editors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi About the Contributors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii An Introduction to the Diversity of Community Psychology Internationally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Stephanie M. Reich, Manuel Riemer, Isaac Prilleltensky, and Maritza Montero
THE AMERICAS 1. The History and Theories of Community Psychology in Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Geoffrey Nelson, Francine Lavoie, and Terry Mitchell 2. History and Theory of Community Psychology: An International Perspective of Community Psychology in the United States: Returning to Political, Critical, and Ecological Roots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Holly L. Angelique and Marci R. Culley 3. Latin American Community Psychology: Development, Implications, and Challenges Within a Social Change Agenda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Maritza Montero and Nelson Varas Díaz 4. Community Psychology in the River Plate Region (Argentina–Uruguay) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Enrique Saforcada, Víctor Giorgi, Antonio Lapalma, Alicia Rodríguez, Ana Gloria Ferullo, Susana Rudolf, and Saúl Fuks
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ASIA-PACIFIC 5. So Far and Yet So Near? Community Psychology in Australia. . . . 119
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