The psychology of prejudice : from attitudes to social action / Lynne M. Jackson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jackson, Lynne M., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Prejudices--Psychological aspects.

Prejudices.

Prejudices--Religious aspects.

Prejudices--Prevention.

Prejudice.

Medical Subjects:

Prejudice.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Edition:

First edition.

Other Title:

APA PsycBOOKS.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : American Psychological Association, [2011]

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

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Summary:

"Discussions of prejudice inevitably reveal the ways in which prejudice is linked with competition and social injustice, and the role that religious and political ideologies play in shaping attitudes. This book provides an accessible yet scholarly review of social psychological theory on prejudice with the goal of integrating recent theories about its causes. Several emerging trends and lines of research are highlighted in this book, including: (1) Essentialist and social constructivist approaches to understanding differences; (2) Evolutionary and intergroup explanations of prejudice; (3) Ideological systems and developmental theories; (4) Cognitive processes and social neuroscience; and (5) Links among prejudice, environmental issues, and speciesism. In addition to its rich theoretical content, the book reviews research on reducing prejudice, with an emphasis on intergroup and institutional strategies. It also discusses collective action to promote social justice and the difficult question of the possible drawbacks of prejudice reduction. With its thoughtfully selected reviews, numerous real-life examples, and novel content, this book will appeal to students and their educators, as well as researchers surveying or investigating the field of prejudice and diversity"--Publicity materials. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved).

Contents:

Defining prejudice

Defining differences

Evolutionary and psychodynamic approaches to prejudice

Ideology and prejudice

Development of prejudice in children

Intergroup relations and prejudice

Cognitive, affective, and interactive processes

Toward a wider lens : prejudice and the natural world

Reducing prejudice and promoting social change.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Electronic reproduction. Washington, D.C. : American Psychological Association, 2012. Available via World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreement. s2012 dcunns

Other Format:

Original

ISBN:

9781433809200

1433809206

9781433809217

1433809214

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