This is the first collection to illustrate humanitarian work psychology in action. The book examines how the latest research from organizational psychology can support people working in developing economies, as well as in humanitarian work itself.
'The book illustrates the important contributions humanitarian work psychology can make to enhancing human welfare. The case studies provide concrete examples of meaningful applications in a wide variety of international settings. Highly recommended for I-O psychologists who want to have a positive impact on global development efforts.'- Virginia E. Schein, Department of Management, Gettysburg College, USA.
'This inspirational book represents the coming of age of a crucial field in the global policy area, offers excellent applications and cases contributing to the Millennium Development Goals, and provides insightful analysis of psychosocial processes in work and humanitarian organizations. I look forward to discussing the book with my students, who are eager to discover new challenging territories for our discipline.'- Jose M. Peiró, Faculty of Psychology, University of Valencia, Spain.