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The Oxford Handbook of Multicultural Identity

Understanding the Psychological Aspects of Multiculturalism

Ying-yi Hong editor Veronica Benet-Martinez editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Oxford University Press Inc

Published:24th Jul '14

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This handbook provides an in-depth exploration of multicultural identities, addressing both theoretical and practical aspects of the phenomenon. The Oxford Handbook of Multicultural Identity serves as a key resource.

In an increasingly interconnected world, multiculturalism has emerged as a significant societal phenomenon. The Oxford Handbook of Multicultural Identity explores the intricate psychology behind multicultural identities and experiences, shedding light on both empirical and theoretical frameworks. This comprehensive volume delves into essential foundational topics such as measurement, socio-cognitive processes, and neural mechanisms that underpin multicultural identities. It also addresses applied issues, including the role of multiculturalism in marketing and organizational science, making it a versatile resource for various fields.

The book highlights the impact of contemporary factors such as migration, economic globalization, and multicultural policies on intercultural interactions. With estimates suggesting that 23-43% of the population in certain nations identifies as multicultural, the handbook emphasizes the diverse backgrounds of these individuals. Many are descendants of immigrants or belong to culturally mixed families, making the understanding of their experiences crucial in today's global society.

Despite the growing presence of multicultural identities, there has been a lack of comprehensive scholarly research until now. The Oxford Handbook of Multicultural Identity fills this gap, serving as a valuable resource for students, researchers, and educators in various psychological domains. It can be utilized in advanced courses on identity and multiculturalism and as a reference for applied psychologists and researchers in education, management, and marketing.

This excellent book, written by an international collection of experts, addresses an important topic in a comprehensive manner. The book has definitely fulfilled the purpose for which it is written, and the reader will not be disappointed.' Gary B Kaniuk, Doody's Health Sciences Book Review
The Oxford Handbook of Multicultural Identity, editors bring together a distinguished and impressive set of 47 authors in 22 chapters to address focal aspects of multicultural identity and experience. Benet-Martínez and Hong's volume brings together primarily social psychological perspectives, with additional contributions from counseling psychology, developmental psychology, communication, education, marketing, organizational behavior, and speech-language communication. Overall, the Handbook is a very useful and much-needed resource. It provides, in one place, access to thorough and thoughtful reviews of key topics in the psychology of multiculturalism, serving as a one-stop location for overviews of notable current perspectives, research programs, and theoretical frameworks. Given its comprehensive coverage and its singular configuration, Benet-Martínez and Hong's contribution fills a unique gap in the field and will most likely be a much-used resource. * PsycCRITIQUES *

  • Winner of Winner of APA Division 52's (International Psychology) 2015 Ursula Gielen Global Psychology Book Award.

ISBN: 9780199796694

Dimensions: 257mm x 180mm x 38mm

Weight: 1157g

560 pages