Environment and social psychology: A good nexus
Journal Title: Environment and Social Psychology - Year 2016, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
A paradigmatic search for human-environmental-social-development calls for bio-global civility. This article is a modest attempt to signify social psychology as a discipline that promotes environmentally conducive transformative behaviors. Premised here is worldwide environmental toxicity, which breeds injustice, bigotry and mayhem.
Authors and Affiliations
Brij Mohan
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