Social Psychology: Revisiting the Classic Studies is a compelling exploration of 15 seminal studies that have fundamentally shaped our understanding of human behavior in social contexts. Edited by Joanne R. Smith and published by SAGE Publications Ltd, this second edition delves into the groundbreaking work of renowned psychologists such as Solomon Asch, Leon Festinger, Stanley Milgram, Muzafer Sherif, Henri Tajfel, and Philip Zimbardo. Each chapter provides a detailed account of the original research, its theoretical and empirical significance, and then invites readers to reflect on how subsequent developments have both built upon and challenged these foundational studies.

The book serves as an invaluable resource for students studying social psychology at any level, as well as for anyone with a keen interest in delving deeper into the complexities of human interaction. With 296 pages dedicated to this critical examination, it offers a fresh perspective on classic psychological experiments and their enduring influence.

First published on May 26, 2017, under ISBN-10: 1473978653 and ISBN-13: 978-1473978652, this edition measures 6.7 x 0.9 x 9.5 inches, making it a portable companion for academic study.