Environmental Design and Human Behavior: A Psychology of the Individual in Society (Pergamon general psychology series)

Environmental Design and Human Behavior: A Psychology of the Individual in Society outlines the fundamental principles that govern the concept of environmental design in the context of human behavior. The first part of the text deals with theorecal and historical influences of environmental design, along with the ethical and value context. The selection also covers methods for assessments of environment and interactionists approach to environmental design. The next part details the application of environmental design; this part tackles topics such as environmental design in the classroom; designing an''ideal''classroom; and implementation process and personal experience. The book will be of great use to behavioral scientists, sociologists, community health and social workers, and professionals involved in the designing of environment, such as city planners. Content: Related Titles , Page ii Front Matter , Page iii Copyright , Page iv Dedication , Page v Acknowledgments , Page ix Introduction , Pages xi-xiv 1 - Environmental Design in Perspective: Theoretical Model, General Principles, and Historical Context , Pages 1-35 , Leonard Krasner 2 - mm Ethical and Value Contexts , Pages 36-65 , William Hutchison 3 - Environmental Psychology , Pages 66-78 , David Pomeranz 4 - An Interactionist Approach to Environmental Design , Pages 79-105 , James M. Waters 5 - Methods for Assessments of Environments , Pages 106-131 , Richard C. Paradise, Ned L. Cooney 6 - Environmental Design in Closed Institutions , Pages 132-180 , Gary McClure 7 - Community Mental Health and Environmental Design , Pages 181-239 , Abraham M. Jeger 8 - Environmental Design in Action: The Training Program , Pages 240-269 , William Hutchison, R. Edward Harpin, Judith Graeff, James M. Waters, Julian D. Ford, Leonard Krasner 9 - Training and Environmental Design , Pages 270-301 , Julian D. Ford 10 - Environmental Design in the Classroom , Pages 302-319 , Miriam Krasner 11 - Designing an “ideal” Classroom , Pages 320-338 , Dries van Wagenberg 12 - Environmental Design in Alternative Societies: Children's Village , Pages 339-374 , Leonidas Castro-Camacho 13 - Environmental Design in Alternative Societies: The People's Republic of China , Pages 375-401 , Charles Hoffman 14 - Environmental Design in Practice: Implementation Process and Personal Experience , Pages 402-419 , Robin Christopher Winkler Appendix , Pages 420-439 Bibliography , Pages 441-493 Name Index , Pages 495-505 Subject Index , Pages 507-510 About the Contributors , Pages 511-514 Pergamon General Psychology Series , Pages 515-517 Environmental Design and Human A Psychology of the Individual in Society outlines the fundamental principles that govern the concept of environmental design in the context of human behavior. The first part of the text deals with theorecal and historical influences of environmental design, along with the ethical and value context. The selection also covers methods for assessments of environment and interactionists approach to environmental design. The next part details the application of environmental design; this part tackles topics such as environmental design in the classroom; designing an ""ideal"" classroom; and implementation process and personal experience. The book will be of great use to behavioral scientists, sociologists, community health and social workers, and professionals involved in the designing of environment, such as city planners. Edited By Leonard Krasner. Includes Indexes. Bibliography: P. 441-493.