Spring 1997 Vol. 8 (1)
Executive Director's CornerIt is a pleasure and great honor to have been asked to succeed George Marcus as Executive Director, a position which he has so ably filled for the past five years. ISPP has grown steadily in both numbers and professional stature under George's guidance, and it is reassuring to know that he is only a phone call away during this transitional period. Sustaining this growth will be a matter of first importance for myself and my assistant, Kathryn Spearman, and we encourage you to bring us your concerns and suggestions as well as the names of friends, students, and associates who you think might be interested in Society membership. The Central Office phone number is (330) 672-7974, the fax number is (330) 672-9485, the email address is ispp@kent.edu, and our mailing address is Department of Political Science, Kent State University, Kent, OH 44242-0001, USA.In addition to building on past initiatives, the Central Office hopes to begin exploring other areas of activity, both internal to the Society and external in terms of links to allied 
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organizations. Once we get comfortable with day-to-day administrative routines and deadlines, we expect to begin examining ways to take advantage of emerging electronic capabilities that should make it possible for us to improve on-going contact with Council and Executive Committee members as well as with the Society at large. Modern electronic networks should make it increasingly possible to create and maintain bibliographic, data, and related resources that will be of increasing importance to our maturing field.
I. ISPP ANNOUNCEMENTS
II. PROFESSIONAL NEWS
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In other disciplines, electronic networks have also been
exploited as venues for monitored discussion of significant theories and concepts, with discussion then being compiled, edited, and published in society journals. We intend to look into similar possibilities for ISPP. As individual and group achievements become more numerous in our Society, it may also be prudent for us to devise means for recognizing and encouraging these achievements, e.g., through formal recognition of outstanding dissertations, books, articles, and other presentations. Insofar as external developments are concerned, the successful joint meeting in January of ISPP and the Mexican Society of Social Psychology has encouraged us to look for other possibilities for collaboration, including joint panels at the scientific meetings of kindred organizations such as the International Society of Applied Psychology, the International Society for the Psychoanalytic Study of Organizations, the International Educational Association, the Society of Policy Sciences, and the Midwest International Studies Association to name but an illustrative few with which we already have overlapping membership or from which we have already received invitations to cooperate. As our membership acquires a critical mass in various corners of the globe, it will also be worth examining the possibility of establishing affiliate chapters of ISPP to help promote interest in political psychology while at the same time providing opportunities to meet and discuss among individuals (especially students) who might not be able to attend our own scientific meetings. The suggestion has already been made that the Society look into the possibility of expanding the number of sites for the Summer Institute in Political Psychology which has been so successful at Ohio State University. I still recall the surge of excitement and feverish phone calls with founder Jeanne Knutson in the autumn and winter of 1977, before ISPP had met for the first time or even had a name, and of the diverse interests which the Central Office of this incipient organization sought to nurture and synthesize. An implicit administrative goal at the time was to provide opportunities for exchange and then to get out of the way and let natural interests and intellectual drive take over. As we near the end of ISPP's second decade of existence, we welcome the opportunity to carry on this proud tradition.
Steven R. Brown |
FROM THE PRESIDENTAs we come closer to the point at which the program will take shape for an annual meeting in the former communist nation of Poland, I find myself reflecting on the circumstances that led me to become interested in the study of political psychology. As a child of the 1930s and 1940s, I had been deeply puzzled and distressed by the ubiquity of emotionally charged political behavior, much of it so intense as to be inexplicable in terms of rational calculation. My bewilderment was about such phenomena as the motivations behind the Holocaust; the outright psychopathology evident in a number of the Nuremberg trial defendants; and the almost instantaneous, intensely felt transformation of the political convictions of many individuals, as the wartime alliance of the United States, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union fell apart and a new Cold War polarization came into being.In part, my concern with political irrationality was generic. I wondered what it was about human nature that incited so much heat and antagonism. In part it was individual. I was curious about how particular persons with particular constellations of values, emotions, and beliefs came to occupy particular political positions and what the consequences of such juxtapositions might be. In the mid- 1950s I embarked on what I believed would be a brief digression from a career in political journalism in order to study at Yale under Harold Lasswell with the aim of gaining insight into the problem of political irrationality. As it came to pass, I remained in academia, first pursuing my interest in political psychology by studying the childhood antecedents of adult political orientations and then embarking on an extended effort to explore the links between personality and politics. My interest in the darker side of political psychology receded as I studied first the political perceptions of young Americans, then the logic of analyzing personality and politics, and then the incumbents in the modern American presidency. In participating in the Krakow meeting, I look forward to renewing my earlier interest in political irrationality, a matter that seems ironically more germane to the post-Cold War world, with its proliferation of violent conflicts, than it was to the Great Power stand-off of the Cold War. When the program emerges for the Krakow meeting, I believe members will be particularly fascinated by such events as a planned two day intensive examination of the history behind the Nazi death camp at Auschwitz and a number of major panels on matters related to the Holocaust. There also are important and instructive events in the offing on | ||||
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developments in post-Communist Poland and there promises to be an infusion of participants from nations that normally are under-represented at ISPP meetings. All of this is to say how much I myself look forward to the Krakow meeting and to urge as many of you who can to be part of those events. It seems certain to be a rich and rewarding gathering. I hope to see you there.
Fred I. Greenstein Post script:This year the mid-winter meeting of the ISPP Executive Committee was held in Vera Cruz, Mexico, in connection with the annual scientific meeting of the Mexcian Society for Social Psychology. ISPP Members attending that meeting participated extensively in panels and other activities of that body. I gave its keynote address, a number of members presented papers or served as panel discussants, and several of us participated in a panel called "What is Political Psychology?" Judging from my subsequent correspondence with participants at that meeting, we established a promising and potentially strong relationship with group. Moreover, the joint meeting provides a possible model for future meetings with other scholarly societies the world over, thus helping us to remain a truly international body.
Changes at Political PsychologyThe new editors are eager to receive manuscripts from the international political psychology community and ask that authors send four (4) copies of their manuscript to the following address:
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Summer Institute in Political PsychologyThe seventh annual Summer Institute in Political Psychology will take place at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, from June 23 through July 18, 1997. The Summer Institute is sponsored by the International Society of Political Psychology in collaboration with the Ohio State Departments of Political Science and Psychology and the Mershon Center. The Institute is designed to introduce participants to the major theories and research findings from psychology and political science used in political psychology as well as to help participants integrate information from the two fields and provide them with opportunities to interact in an environment that fosters sharing perspectives and experiential learning. The Institute is intended for advanced graduate students in political science, psychology and related disciplines. Junior faculty and other professionals may also apply, especially those interested in an in-depth introduction to political psychology. Up to 55 participants will be admitted. For more information and a copy of the Institute's brochure, visit the Ohio State University Political Science homepage. For application forms, contact:
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Conference Director's Invitation
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Those who plan to participate in the tour will have to make arrangements to be in Krakow at the time and place for departure (details will be sent to tour participants at a later date). The tour will explore not only both camps, viewing areas not normally covered by available tours, but also the town of Auschwitz. In addition, Professors Dwork and van Pelt will guide our visit as well as discussions on the tour. We are especially fortunate to have such expert guides. Perhaps no other two people could better prepare us to understand the evolution and inner workings of the camps, their relationship to German history, and the current constroversies about the camps' preservation and the town of Auschwitz. A recent Wall Street Journal review (12/31/96) said "Dwork ... and ... van Pelt...provide a vivid new representation of the Holocaust's unfolding. The rigor and directness of their account shakes even the knowledgeable reader." On July 22, we are planning an evening seminar entitled "Political Thought in Oppressive Conditions". The seminar will take place in a university club with participants who were in the underground during the time of martial law. The event will include an hour of informal conversations in small groups with Solidarity members as well as presentation of artistic productions (songs, poems, theatrical performance) from the Communist period. There will be an exhibition of underground publications, photos, pictures, posters, and recordings. On July 23 we will hold the annual awards banquet in the stunning, medieval courtyard of the Collegium Maius (lit for the occasion to show the beautiful architecture). There will be live music, along with food and wine. I hope to see you in Poland!
Aaron Belkin 
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THIRD CONFERENCE ON POLITICAL BEHAVIOR IN BRAZIL AND LATIN AMERICAJUNE 11-13, 1997FLORIANÓPOLIS, BRAZILSubmissions due: March 21,1997 Between June 11 and 13, 1997, The Laboratory of Studies of Political Behavior, in a joint program with the Department of Psychology and the Center for Human Sciences of the Federal University of Santa Catarina, will hold the Third Conference on Political Behavior in Brazil and Latin America. Students, scholars and professional practitioners in the areas of social and political behavior, public opinion, and public policy, with an interest in Latin American politics are encouraged to participate. Although the official language of the Program is Portuguese, presentations in English and Spanish are welcome.
Scientific Program
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Submissions Along with submissions, include full name, institutional status and affiliation, mail and email address, topic of research, and preferred presentation format.
Venue, Accommodations, and Social Program The island is considered one of the most beautiful spots Brazil has to offer, with 42 beaches, most of them within easy access by private or public transportation. Florianópolis is the administrative capital of the State of Santa Catarina, one of the most economically developed and culturally diverse in the country. Its current population is 300,000. (more info at: http://www.embratur.gov.br/). Estimated weather in June: 15-20 Celsius. Accommodations are fully available close to campus in student pensions, B&Bs, and modest or luxury hotels. Estimated costs per person per night oscillate between US$ 25 and US$ 110. The Conference intends to hold a social program which includes opening and closing receptions, refreshments, a tourism information center, and a Conference dinner.
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Future ConferencesSept. 17-19, 1998. "George Washington: Life, Times, and Legacy," a multidisciplinary conference sponsored by Louisiana State University in Shreveport. For details, contact Bill Pederson, History and Social Sciences, LSUS, One University Place, 439 BH, Shreveport, LA 71115-2301. Fax (318) 797-5358. Oct. 18-21, 2000. "America at the Third Century and Millennium: Where We Have Been, Where We are Going and What Does It Mean?" a multidisciplinary conference sponsored by Louisiana State University in Shreveport. For details, contact Bill Pederson, History and Social Sciences, LSUS, One University Place, 439 BH, Shreveport, LA 71115-2301. Fax (318) 797-5358. Biology and PoliticsResearch Committee # 12 (Biology and Politics) of the International Political Science Association has a new site on the world wide web. 
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INTRODUCING THE INSTITUTE FOR SOUTHEASTERN EUROPEAN COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT 1997 SUMMER STUDIES PROGRAM:
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be numerous social events and excursions. For example, receptions will be held at least once weekly to introduce guest speakers in a more relaxing environment. Wednesdays will be reserved for day trips within the region. This will include hikes into the surrounding mountains, visits to monasteries and museum-towns, and tours of Sofia. Each weekend there will be overnight trips to Sofia (Bulgaria's capital), the Rila mountains, and ancient villages. There will also be an optional tour to Greece following the Summer Studies Session.
Blagoevgrad, where ISECAD is located, is nestled between the Rila and Pirin mountains, the highest in Eastern Europe. Within and around these mountains may be found numerous hiking trails, picturesque villages, and historic monasteries. Blagoevgrad is only a couple of hours drive from Sofia to the north and Greece to the south. Istanbul and Skopje, the capital of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, are also within easy reach for day and weekend excursions. For more information about the program and/or an application, contact:
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 A PSYCHOANALYTIC HISTORY OF THE JEWSBy Avner Falk
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Growing Up in a Divided Society:
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Patriotism in the Lives of Individuals and NationsEdited by Daniel Bar-Tal and Ervin Staub
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Introduction
1. Daniel Bar-Tal and Ervin Staub
Patriotism: Its Scope and Meaning
Part I -- The Nature of Patriotism
2. Yael Tamir
Reflections on Patriotism
Part II -- The Roots of Patriotism
3. Gary R. Johnson
The Evolutionary Roots of Patriotism
4. Seymour Feshbach and Noboru Sakano
The Structure and Correlates of Attitudes
Toward One's Nation in Samples of United
States and Japanese College Students: A
Comparative Study
5. Janusz Reykowski
Patriotism and Collective System of Meanings
6. Avner Ben-Amos
The Uses of the Past: Patriotism Between History and Memory
Part III: The Functions of Patriotism
7. Yitzhak Kashti
Patriotism as Identity and Action
8. Herbert Kelman
Nationalism, Patriotism, and National Identity:
Social Psychological Dimensions
9. Stephen Worchel with Dawna Coutant
The Tangled Web of Loyalty: Nationalism,
Patriotism, and Ethnocentrism
Part IV: The Types of Patriotism
10. Ervin Staub
Blind versus Constructive Patriotism: Moving
from Embeddedness in the Group to Critical
Loyalty and Action
11. Robert T. Schatz and Ervin Staub
Manifestations of Blind and Constructive Patriotism:
Personality Correlates and Individual-Group Relations
12. Daniel Bar-Tal
The Monopolization of Patriotism
13. Molly Andrews
Fighting for the Finest Image We Have of Her:
Patriotism and Oppositional Politics
14. Leonid Gozman
Russian Patriotism: Forward to the Past
Part V: The Future of Patriotism
15. Stephen Nathanson
Should Patriotism Have a Future?
By George E. Marcus, John L. Sullivan, Elizabeth Theiss-Morse, and Sandra Wood (1995)
New York: Cambridge University Press
Selected by the Political Psychology section of the American Political Science Association as the best book in political psychology published in 1995.
By William H. Blanchard
Greenwood Press
This is a study of American interventionism and influence over other nations in the late 20th century. The central question raised is whether the United States gains by its symbiotic relationship with authoritarian regimes, such as with Iran under the Shah, Nicaragua under Somoza, and the Philippines under Marcos. Today, while we often hear statements which imply that the U.S. has no national interest which is in conflict with the common good, the long self-searching that followed the Vietnam War should make us more aware of the complexity of American foreign policy and more skeptical of our leaders' enunciation of U.S. national interest. While presidents often make use of the notion of American altruism as a justification for policy (President Bush in Somalia and President Clinton in Haiti, for example), William Blanchard exposes and explores that myth and the conflicts inherent in modern American foreign policy.
CONTENTS: The Era of American Intervention; The American Relationship with Iran; Iran: The Rise of the Shah; Jimmy Carter and the Fall of the Shah; Nicaragua: The Rise of Somoza; Somoza and the Carter Presidency; Ronald Reagan and the Contras; Money Money Money; Losing Stature in the Philippines; The CIA and the NSC; The New World Order; Index.
WILLIAM H. BLANCHARD, has held positions with the Rand Corporation and the Planning, Analysis, and Research Institute. He is the author of Aggression American Style (1978) and Rousseau and Revolt (1967) and Revolutionary Modality (1984).
PRICE $55.00 ISBN 0-313-30013-5. 208 pages.
PUBLICATION DATE: 08/30/96
Prof. Steven R. Brown
Executive Director - ISPP
Department of Political Science
Kent State University
Kent, OH 44242-0001
USA
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