Jones, James M. (Psychologist)

The psychology of diversity : beyond prejudice and racism / James M. Jones, John F. Dovidio and Deborah L. Vietze. - xvii, 407 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.

Formerly CIP.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Framing diversity -- The psychology of diversity: challenges and benefits -- Central concepts in the psychology of diversity -- Historical perspectives on diversity in the United States -- Psychological processes -- Personality and individual differences : how different types of people respond to diversity in different ways -- Social cognition and categorization : distinguishing "us" from "them" -- Social identity, roles, and relations : motivational influences in responses to diversity -- Is bias in the brain? -- Coping and adapting to stigma and difference -- Intergroup interactions : pitfalls and promises -- Culture, power, and institutions -- Cultural diversity : preferences, meaning and difference -- Social roles and power in a diverse society -- The challenge of diversity for institutions -- The psychology of diversity : principles and prospects -- Glossary -- Index.

9781405162142 £23.99 9781405162135 £65.00

2013006406

GBB347371 bnb


Multiculturalism--Psychological aspects.
Prejudices.
Stereotypes (Social psychology)

HM1271 / .J656 2014

305.8