The Psychology of Grief offers an overview of how psychologists have sought to explain grief and the way it is understood in different social, religious and historical contexts.

From our patterns of thinking to the influence of government policies, this concise volume gives an insightful overview of the many psychological factors that affect our happiness and mental well-being.

This book covers key concepts relating to the psychology of music including the evolutionary purpose of music, the processing of music, musical ability, and musical skills. It also examines the impact music has on everyday life and on health and well-being, and the benefits of music to intellectual functioning.

From the development of skills through learning and practice, to how self-confidence and decision-making can be honed to boost our expertise, The Psychology of Performance is an invaluable account for anyone who wants to perform to their best.

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.

The Psychology of Sex is a clear, concise, and engaging introduction to this fundamental and fascinating topic. It takes you on a tour through the different ways that psychologists have framed sex and sexuality, and how these varied understandings both open up and close down different sexual experiences.

The Psychology of Social Media will examine the core features of social media services - profiles, newsfeeds, connections, media and so on - and explain the psychological aspects of how they are used. This is the ideal introductory resource for students on cyberpsychology courses, as well as general readers interested in this topic.