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The Psychology of Diversity: Beyond Prejudice and Racism
James M. Jones
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Description for The Psychology of Diversity: Beyond Prejudice and Racism
Hardback. The Psychology of Diversity presents a captivating social-psychological study of diversity, the obstacles confronting it, and the benefits it provides. The text considers how historical, political, economic, and societal factors shape the way people think about and respond to diversity. Num Pages: 428 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 200 x 29. Weight in Grams: 982.
The Psychology of Diversity presents a captivating social-psychological study of diversity, the obstacles confronting it, and the benefits it provides.
- Goes beyond prejudice and discrimination to discuss the personal and social implications of diversity for both majority and minority group members
- Considers how historical, political, economic, and societal factors shape the way people think about and respond to diversity
- Explains why discrimination leads to bias at all levels in society – interpersonal, institutional, cultural, and social
- Describes proven techniques for improving intergroup relations
- Examines the brain's impact on bias in clear terms for students with little or no background in ... Read more
- Includes helpful study tools throughout the text as well as an online instructor’s manual
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Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
428
Condition
New
Number of Pages
432
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405162135
SKU
V9781405162135
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Ref
99-50
About James M. Jones
James M. Jones is Professor of Psychology at the University of Delaware and Director of the Center for the Study of Diversity. He received the Lifetime Contribution to Psychology award from the APA in 2011. John F. Dovidio isProfessor of Psychology at Yale University. He has received numerous awards for his scholarship, service, and teaching, and served as ... Read more
Reviews for The Psychology of Diversity: Beyond Prejudice and Racism
“The Psychology of Diversity not only teaches readers about research on prejudice, but it helps them understand how they can personally contribute to a better and more inclusive society.” (PsycCRITIQUES, 4 May 2015)