Peer Prejudice and Discrimination: The Origins of Prejudice

Peer Prejudice and Discrimination: The Origins of Prejudice
ISBN-10
1135651094
ISBN-13
9781135651091
Category
Psychology
Pages
352
Language
English
Published
2014-04-08
Publisher
Psychology Press
Author
Harold D. Fishbein

Description

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.

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