Revolution in Psychology: Alienation to Emancipation
A radical methodological approach to psychology that is open to social change change - in an anti-capitalist, anti-racist and feminist politics. -- Antonio Negri A remarkable book. A sharply-honed scythe through the dangers of mainstream scientistic psychology as well as through some spiritual, humanistic, 'positive' and discursive alternatives. ... The emperor's clothes are stripped: psychology in its multiple guises is paraded as an apparatus of social control - the antithesis of a means for struggle and human betterment. -- Don Foster, Professor of Psychology, University of Cape Town A really necessary book. Ian Parker harvests the insights of the social movements of recent decades and transforms them into a new paradigm, finding a deep connection between psychology and politics. Brimming with ideas, this book shows us how to learn from previous theorists and at the same time make up our own minds. It liberates psychology from the ground up. -- Frigga Haug This is a very clear and useful critique of the discipline of psychology in its various branches. Definitely to be recommended as an introductory text for anyone trying to connect radical politics and the study of psychology. -- Professor John Holloway, Instituto de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades of the BenemErita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla in Mexico