Becoming an Environmental Psychologist

“This book promises to broaden the future horizon of environmental psychology by articulating what it is and why it matters. Drawing on the unorthodox career paths of some of the most reputable scholars in the field, it inspires a new generation of aspiring scholars about what’s possible and how to start that journey. The stories within are funny and joyful and describe the twists and turns of scholars crossing over disciplines to reach their goals. It is vital that environmental psychology grows since it really can help humanity and the world with many of our biggest challenges. This book is an important step in catalyzing that growth and in encouraging diversification in the field. It should be mandatory reading in schools of psychology, architecture, urban planning, public health, psychiatry, and more, where it will spark a new wave of environmental psychologists.” — Jenny Roe, Director of the Center for Design & Health, University of Virginia, USA “This book presents a rich tapestry of career trajectories narrated by leading scholars in environmental psychology and environmental design research. The authors offer provocative insights about the personal and situational circumstances that shaped their career choices and the lines of research they (and often their students) chose to pursue over multiple decades. A fascinating read for anyone who has participated in environment-behavior research or is contemplating a career as an environmental psychologist. Highly recommended!” — Daniel Stokols, Chancellor’s Professor of Social Ecology, University of California, Irvine, USA “Honest. Inspiring. Personal. Bold. A collection of stories from explorers in the field of environmental psychology.” — P. Wesley Schultz