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The many histories of community psychology: analyses of current trends and future prospects
Author(s) -
Fowler Patrick J.,
Toro Paul A.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
journal of community psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.585
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 1520-6629
pISSN - 0090-4392
DOI - 10.1002/jcop.20238
Subject(s) - community psychology , field (mathematics) , ethnic group , international psychology , action (physics) , psychology , social science , sociology , engineering ethics , asian psychology , social psychology , critical psychology , anthropology , physics , mathematics , quantum mechanics , pure mathematics , engineering
Forty years since the seminal Swampscott Conference, the principles of community psychology transcend multiple areas of action and research, as well as international boundaries. The extensive development of community psychology offers an opportunity to examine from where the field has come and where it is going. Yet, a systematic approach to creating a history of community psychology is required to avoid distorting or excluding the voices of its diverse members. This special issue provides eight articles that highlight the importance of a pluralistic approach to historical analysis of the field. Of particular importance is the recognition of often‐underemphasized members of community psychology, including the important role of women, ethnic minorities, applied community psychologists, and international influences on the field. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.