Description
Social Psychology: An Outline and Source Book by Edward Alsworth Ross is a foundational text in social psychology. Ross, a prominent sociologist, explores how individual behaviors are influenced by social contexts, focusing on social forces like imitation, suggestion, and collective habits. This book, published in 1908, aims to understand the dynamics of group behavior, social control, and the development of societal norms. Ross’s work bridges psychology and sociology, emphasizing the role of social environments in shaping individual actions, thereby laying important groundwork for future studies in social influence and group psychology.
