Intended primarily for courses in Environmental Psychology. Also of interest in Environmental Biology, Environmental
Law and Environmental Studies.
Explores current issues, empirical research and literature central to the relationship between human behavior and
the environment. Written in a conversational tone, and from an interdisciplinary perspective, the authors discuss
applications of environmental psychology and strategies for environmental problem-solving.
Features :
takes an interdisciplinary approach. Incorporates material from other social sciences such as economics and
political science, other natural sciences, and other areas such as architecture and interior design.
includes up-to-date coverage of recent research.
features "Time-Out" sections in each chapter that invite the reader to reflect on material presented
in preceding sections and relate this material to subsequent sections through personal application.
Table of Contents
I. BASIC ISSUES IN PERSON-ENVIRONMENT RELATIONSHIPS.
1. Introduction to Environmental Psychology.
2. Theories in Environmental Psychology.
3. Research Methods in Environmental Psychology.
4. Environmental Perception, Cognition and Attitudes.
II. EFFECTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL STRESSORS.
5. Environmental Stress.
6. The Atmospheric Environment I: Temperature, Humidity, Sunshine, Wind and Ion Concentration.
7. The Atmospheric Environment II: Chemical Pollution.
8. Noise: The Ubiquitous Pollutant.
9. Population Density, Urbanization and Crowding.
10. Territoriality, Privacy, and Personal Space.
III. APPLICATIONS OF ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY.
11. Institutional Design.
12. Residential Design.
13. Environmental Disaster and Technological Catastrophe.
14. People, Environment, and the Future.
15. Applying Psychology to Preserve the Environment.
