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Peer Prejudice and Discrimination

The Origins of Prejudice

Harold D Fishbein author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Inc

Published:1st Jul '02

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This award-winning book provides an analysis of the genetic/evolutionary, cultural/historical, and developmental aspects of prejudice and discrimination. It emphasizes how certain genetic/evolutionary mechanisms are utilized to both produce and prevent prejudice and discrimination from occurring or to modify these behaviors once established. The goals of the book are to help us understand the limitations of interventions and increase tolerance and acceptance of outsiders. Peer Prejudice and Discrimination, Second Edition is ideal for advanced-level courses on prejudice and/or discrimination taught in departments of psychology, education, and sociology, as well as a valuable addition to any serious scholars personal library.

"The book's major strength is its extraordinarily broad scope...This book stands out from most work on prejudice and discrimination..."
Human Development

ISBN: 9780805837711

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 589g

352 pages

2nd edition