This accessible book examines key psychological ideas in relation to contemporary politics. This is the ideal introductory resource for students on a range of courses who are exploring politics in relation to psychology, as well as general readers interested in this topic.

Barry Richards is Emeritus Professor of Political Psychology in the Department of Humanities and Law at Bournemouth University.

1. The heart of politics 2. Leaders 3. Nations 4. Ideologies 5. Prospect Further Reading Notes References