Books in the Modern Pioneers in Psychological Science: An APS-Psychology Press Series series

Reflects Dawes' wide-ranging impact on psychological theory and empirical practice. This book covers the two themes of rationality and social responsibility. It presents an overview of how far psychological science has come in its struggle to reconcile what is true with what is good.

Elliot Aronson is among the 100 most influential psychologists of the 20th Century, whose work - especially his cognitive dissonance theory - is both provocative and enduring. This title celebrates Aronson's influence on the field of social psychology and provides insights into how empirical work is conducted and applied in real-world settings.

This volume brings together a diverse group of authors who have been associated with Robyn Dawes over the years. The breadth of topics covered reflects Dawes¿s wide-ranging impact on psychological theory and empirical practice. The two themes of rationality and social responsibility are well developed in the book. Each chapter is a stimulus for new research and a reminder not to forget the hard-won lessons of the past ¿ in particular, those taught by Robyn Dawes.