Description
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
Author: James M. Jones, John F. Dovidio, Deborah L. Vietze
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 09/10/2013
Pages: 432
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.58lbs
Size: 9.50h x 7.40w x 0.90d
ISBN13: 9781405162142
ISBN10: 1405162147
BISAC Categories:
- Psychology | Social Psychology
- Social Science | Anthropology | Cultural & Social
About the Author
James M. Jones is Professor of Psychology and Director of the Center for the Study for Diversity at the University of Delaware.
John F. Dovidio is Professor of Psychology at Yale University.
Deborah L. Vietze is Professor of Psychology at the City University of New York.