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The Oxford Handbook of Human Motivation
Richard M. Ryan
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Description for The Oxford Handbook of Human Motivation
Paperback. The Oxford Handbook of Human Motivation collects together the field's top theorists and researchers to provide overviews of today's most noteworthy theories, topical chapters on phenomena from ego-depletion to flow, recent work on the biological bases of motivation, and applied in chapters on therapy, work, sport, education and relationships. Editor(s): Ryan, Richard M. Series: Oxford Library of Psychology. Num Pages: 608 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JMH; JMR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 252 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1048.
Motivation is that which moves us to action. Human motivation is thus a complex issue, as people are moved to action by both their evolved natures and by myriad familial, social and cultural influences. The Oxford Handbook of Human Motivation collects the top theorists and researchers of human motivation into a single volume, capturing the current state-of-the-art in this fast developing field. The book includes theoretical overviews from some of the best-known thinkers in this area, including chapters on Social Learning Theory, Control Theory, Self-determination theory, Terror Management theory, and the Promotion and Prevention perspective. Topical chapters appear on phenomena ... Read more
Motivation is that which moves us to action. Human motivation is thus a complex issue, as people are moved to action by both their evolved natures and by myriad familial, social and cultural influences. The Oxford Handbook of Human Motivation collects the top theorists and researchers of human motivation into a single volume, capturing the current state-of-the-art in this fast developing field. The book includes theoretical overviews from some of the best-known thinkers in this area, including chapters on Social Learning Theory, Control Theory, Self-determination theory, Terror Management theory, and the Promotion and Prevention perspective. Topical chapters appear on phenomena ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
608
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Series
Oxford Library of Psychology
Condition
New
Weight
1061g
Number of Pages
608
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780199366231
SKU
V9780199366231
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About Richard M. Ryan
Richard M. Ryan, Ph.D., is Professor of Psychology, Psychiatry, and Education, University of Rochester.
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"This easy-to-read book covers both theoretical constructs and practical applications, and the findings are supported by research."
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