Handbook of Cultural Psychology

“The second edition of the Handbook of Cultural Psychology demonstrates both the depth and breadth of cultural psychological research done within the past decade….This is a must-read for every academic in the social sciences who incorporates cultural lenses to their work. Highly recommended. Graduate students and researchers/faculty.”

—Choice Reviews


“This book is a comprehensive look at cultural psychology written by experts in the field. It should be in the libraries of researchers and clinicians alike. *****!”

—Doody's Review Service


“I highly recommend this book. It is readable, wide ranging, and will remind you of taking a walk in your favorite city, where you will turn a corner and never know exactly what is coming but you are sure that whatever you come across will be noteworthy, attractive, and compelling.”

—PsycCRITIQUES (on the first edition)


“The second edition of this extraordinary handbook—which is almost all new—once again captures the most important and fascinating topics in cultural psychology. It brings the reader up to date on exciting developments in the field, including applications to health, economic behavior, and beyond.”

—Carol S. Dweck, PhD, Lewis and Virginia Eaton Professor of Psychology, Stanford University


“A star-studded cast. An imaginative and comprehensive set of topics. This volume should be on every cultural psychologist’s bookshelf .”

—Patricia M. Greenfield, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles