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The Psychology of Diversity
Beyond Prejudice and Racism
Taschenbuch von Deborah L. Vietze (u. a.)
Sprache: Englisch

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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
Über den Autor

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.

Inhaltsverzeichnis
Contents vii

Preface xv

Acknowledgments xix

Part One Framing Diversity 1

Chapter 1 The Psychology of Diversity: Challenges and Benefits 3

Chapter 2 Central Concepts in the Psychology of Diversity 27

Chapter 3 Historical Perspectives on Diversity in the United States 55

Part Two Psychological Processes 87

Chapter 4 Personality and Individual Differences: How Different

Types of People Respond to Diversity in Different Ways 89

Chapter 5 Social Cognition and Categorization: Distinguishing

"Us" from "Them" 117

Chapter 6 Social Identity, Roles, and Relations: Motivational

Influences in Responses to Diversity 147

Chapter 7 Is Bias in the Brain? 173

Chapter 8 Coping and Adapting to Stigma and Difference 205

Chapter 9 Intergroup Interactions: Pitfalls and Promises 239

Part Three Culture, Power, and Institutions 263

Chapter 10 Cultural Diversity: Preferences, Meaning, and Difference 265

Chapter 11 Social Roles and Power in a Diverse Society 299

Chapter 12 The Challenge of Diversity for Institutions 327

Chapter 13 The Psychology of Diversity: Principles and Prospects 355

Glossary 377 Index 4
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2013
Fachbereich: Theoretische Psychologie
Genre: Psychologie
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
Seiten: 432
Inhalt: XVII
407 S.
ISBN-13: 9781405162142
ISBN-10: 1405162147
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Vietze, Deborah L.
Jones, James M.
Dovidio, John F.
Hersteller: John Wiley & Sons
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Maße: 246 x 189 x 23 mm
Von/Mit: Deborah L. Vietze (u. a.)
Erscheinungsdatum: 23.08.2013
Gewicht: 0,823 kg
preigu-id: 106060496
Über den Autor

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.

Inhaltsverzeichnis
Contents vii

Preface xv

Acknowledgments xix

Part One Framing Diversity 1

Chapter 1 The Psychology of Diversity: Challenges and Benefits 3

Chapter 2 Central Concepts in the Psychology of Diversity 27

Chapter 3 Historical Perspectives on Diversity in the United States 55

Part Two Psychological Processes 87

Chapter 4 Personality and Individual Differences: How Different

Types of People Respond to Diversity in Different Ways 89

Chapter 5 Social Cognition and Categorization: Distinguishing

"Us" from "Them" 117

Chapter 6 Social Identity, Roles, and Relations: Motivational

Influences in Responses to Diversity 147

Chapter 7 Is Bias in the Brain? 173

Chapter 8 Coping and Adapting to Stigma and Difference 205

Chapter 9 Intergroup Interactions: Pitfalls and Promises 239

Part Three Culture, Power, and Institutions 263

Chapter 10 Cultural Diversity: Preferences, Meaning, and Difference 265

Chapter 11 Social Roles and Power in a Diverse Society 299

Chapter 12 The Challenge of Diversity for Institutions 327

Chapter 13 The Psychology of Diversity: Principles and Prospects 355

Glossary 377 Index 4
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2013
Fachbereich: Theoretische Psychologie
Genre: Psychologie
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
Seiten: 432
Inhalt: XVII
407 S.
ISBN-13: 9781405162142
ISBN-10: 1405162147
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Vietze, Deborah L.
Jones, James M.
Dovidio, John F.
Hersteller: John Wiley & Sons
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Maße: 246 x 189 x 23 mm
Von/Mit: Deborah L. Vietze (u. a.)
Erscheinungsdatum: 23.08.2013
Gewicht: 0,823 kg
preigu-id: 106060496
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