Routledge Social Symptoms of Identity Needs - Psychology Book

Understand the deep connection between individual psychology and global social issues. In Social Symptoms of Identity Needs, part of the Exploring Psycho-Social Studies Series, Routledge provides a profound look into why modern society struggles to resolve its most pressing challenges. This book explores how major social problems like crime, violence, terrorism, war, substance abuse, and prejudice are not isolated incidents, but rather results of efforts to maintain a secure identity or sense of self. By locating the root causes of these issues within identity-damaging social and cultural phenomena, this text offers a new perspective on why traditional responses often fail. It is an essential read for students and professionals interested in clinical psychology and applied psychology who want to understand the psychological drivers behind social instability. Instead of looking only at surface-level symptoms, this work examines the underlying identity needs that shape human behavior and societal conflict.