Bob Sommer
IN MEMORIAM
Professor Robert Sommer died at age 91 on February 27, 2021, surrounded by family in his Davis, California, home. Social Psychology Network is maintaining this profile for visitors who wish to learn more about Professor Sommer's work.
Please see below for more information:
- Robert Sommer (1929–2021) (American Psychologist)
- Robert Sommer (The Davis Enterprise)
In addition to his interests in social, abnormal, and environmental psychology, Professor Sommer has done research in art, architecture, and design. Dr. Sommer has consulted on the design of bicycle paths, residence halls, geriatric housing, airports, offices, prisons, farmers markets, and other types of facilities. He also collects, paints, and writes about mushrooms.
Primary Interests:
- Applied Social Psychology
- Nonverbal Behavior
- Prejudice and Stereotyping
- Research Methods, Assessment
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Books:
- Davis, M., Sommer, R., & Menge, J. (2012). Field guide to mushrooms of western North America. Oakland, CA: University of California Press.
- Norcross, J. C., Santrock, J. W., Campbell, L. F., Smith, T. P. Sommer, R., & Zuckerman, E. L. (2003). Authoritative guide to self-help resources in mental health (rev. ed.). New York: Guilford Press.
- Sommer, R. (2008). Personal space: The behavioral basis of design (updated ed.). Bristol, UK: Bosko Books.
- Sommer, R., & Sommer, B. (2002). A practical guide to behavioral research: Tools and techniques (5th ed.). New York: Oxford University Press.
Journal Articles:
- Sommer, R. (2009). Dissemination in action research. Action Research, 229-238.
- Sommer, R. (2008). Development of the zoological garden and the mental hospital. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 78, 378-382.
- Sommer, R. (2008). Semantic profiles of zoos and their animals. Anthrozoos, 21, 237-244.
- Sommer, R. (2007). Thorstein Veblen and dementia praecox. Journal of the History of the Behavioral Sciences, 43, 305-313.
- Sommer, R. (2006). Dual dissemination. American Psychologist, 61, 955-858.
- Sommer, R. (1996). Benchmarks in environmental psychology. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 17, 1-10.
- Sommer, R., & Augustin, S. (2007). Spatial orientation in the cublicle. Journal of Facilities Management, 5, 205-214.
- Sommer, R., & Sommer, B. (2007). Credit for comments, comments for credit. Teaching of Psychology, 34, 104-106.
Other Publications:
- Sommer, R. (2008). Models of departmental leadership. The Department Chair, 18, 5-6.
- Sommer, R. (2007). Disappearing act: Front yard bricolage along the Pacific Coast. Places, 19 (1), 82-86.
- Sommer, R. (2003). Trees and human identity. In S. Clayton & S. Opotow (Eds.), Identity and the Natural Environment (pp. 181-204). Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.
- Sommer, R. (2002). Personal space in a digital age. In R. B. Bechtel & A. Churchman (Eds.), Handbook of Environmental Psychology (pp. 647-660). New York: Wiley.
Courses Taught:
- Abnormal Psychology
- Environmental Awareness
- Research Methods
