Peer Prejudice and Discrimination
ISBN-10: 0805837728
ISBN-13: 9780805837728
$62.95
Book Specs
Binding
UK-B Format Paperback
Publisher
Psychology Press
Published on
Jul 1, 2002
Edition
2nd Edition
Dimensions
6.00x0.80x9.00 Inches
Weight
1.43 Pounds
About the Book
This award-winning book provides an analysis of the genetic/evolutionary, cultural/historical, and developmental aspects of prejudice and discrimination. It emphasizes how certain genetic/evolutionary mechanisms are utilized to both produce and prevent prejudice and discrimination from occurring or to modify these behaviors once established. The goals of the book are to help us understand the limitations of interventions and increase tolerance and acceptance of outsiders. Peer Prejudice and Discrimination, Second Edition is ideal for advanced-level courses on prejudice and/or discrimination taught in departments of psychology, education, and sociology, as well as a valuable addition to any serious scholars personal library.