The Psychology of Diversity
Beyond Prejudice and Racism
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Social Psychology
| Author: | James M. Jones, John F. Dovidio, Deborah L. Vietze | ISBN: | 9781118588147 |
| Publisher: | Wiley | Publication: | July 15, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell | Language: | English |
| Author: | James M. Jones, John F. Dovidio, Deborah L. Vietze |
| ISBN: | 9781118588147 |
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| Publication: | July 15, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Language: | English |
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 neuroscience
- Includes helpful study tools throughout the text as well as an online instructor’s manual
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 neuroscience
- Includes helpful study tools throughout the text as well as an online instructor’s manual
