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Stereotypes and the construction of the social world / Perry R. Hinton.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Hinton, Perry R. (Perry Roy), 1954- author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Stereotypes (Social psychology).
- Physical Description:
- xiv, 246 pages: ; 24 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2020.
- Summary:
- "Stereoptypes and the Construction of the Social World provides a clear, up-to-date account of stereotypes and stereotyping. The book explores the complexity of the topic, guiding the reader through issues of definition and theoretical explanations from psychology and other disciplines. Considering the socio-cultural aspects of stereotyping, such as politics of representation and inter-group power relations, alongside individual social cognitive issues, the book provides a comprehensive account of stereotypes and stereotyping. Featuring a wealth of real world examples, it will be essential reading for all students and researchers of stereotypes"-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- What are stereotypes?
- The invention of the stereotype
- Stereotypes in mind
- Stereotypes, prejudice and social groups
- Sharing stereotypes
- Stereotypes and ideology
- Stereotypes and everyday stories
- 'Stereotypes' and the construction of the social world.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Other Format:
- Online version: Hinton, Perry R. (Perry Roy), 1954- Stereotypes and the construction of the social world.
- ISBN:
- 9781138637535
- 113863753X
- 9781138637559
- 1138637556
- OCLC:
- 1108785600
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