Peer Prejudice and Discrimination
The Origins of Prejudice
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Social Psychology
| Author: | Harold D. Fishbein | ISBN: | 9781135651084 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | April 8, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Psychology Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Harold D. Fishbein |
| ISBN: | 9781135651084 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | April 8, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Psychology Press |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
