The Psychology of Oppression Contributor(s): David, E. J. R. (Author), Derthick, Annie O. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0826178162 ISBN-13: 9780826178169 Publisher: Springer Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $54.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Social Psychology - Social Science | Discrimination & Race Relations - Social Science | Minority Studies |
Dewey: 305.56 |
LCCN: 2017026481 |
Physical Information: 0.45" H x 6.42" W x 9.26" (0.67 lbs) 216 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Written in an engaging and relatable manner, this book reviews the psychological theories and research on the topic of oppression-its evolution, its various forms, and its consequences. Painful historical examples and modern-day occurrences of oppression including mass incarceration, LGBTQ and transgender issues, police brutality, immigration reform, anti-Muslim sentiments, and systemic racism are explored. How oppression exists and operates on various levels, the mental and behavioral health consequences of oppression, and promising clinical and community programs to eradicate oppression are reviewed. The authors hope that by providing readers with a basic understanding of oppression, it will motivate them to combat bias to create a more just, harmonious, and healthy world. Highlights include:
Ideal as a text in upper-level undergraduate and beginning graduate courses on oppression, prejudice and discrimination, race relations, ethnic studies, ethnic and racial minorities, multicultural or cross-cultural psychology, multicultural counseling, diversity, women's studies, LGBTQ studies, disability studies, and social justice taught in psychology, social work, and counseling. Behavioral and mental health providers in both clinical and community contexts will also appreciate this book. |
Contributor Bio(s): Derthick, Annie O.: - Annie O. Derthick, Ph.D. earned her Ph.D. in Clinical-Community Psychology from the University of Alaska Anchorage. Dr. Derthick is currently working on her post-doctoral licensure at a clinic for the uninsured and underserved, where she works with members of marginalized and disenfranchised communities utilizing a Liberation Psychotherapy framework to address the complex relationship between psychological well-being and a divisive, oppressive socio-political-historical-cultural-economic context for sexual and gender minority groups, immigrants and refugees, and individuals with limited English proficiency. Dr. Derthick is a frequently invited presenter, trainer, and workshop facilitator in academic and community settings. David, E. J. R.: -E. J. R. David, PhD is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Alaska Anchorage. He received his PhD in Clinical-Community Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. An Award-winning psychologist, in 2012 he received the APA's Early Career Award in Research for Distinguished Contributions to the Field of Racial and Ethnic Minority Psychology, the Asian American Psychological Association's Early Career Award for Distinguished Contributions to Research in 2013, and the Alaska Psychological Association's Cultural Humanitarian Award for Exemplary Service and Dedication to Diversity in 2014. A Fellow of the Asian American Psychological Association, Dr. David is also a contributor to Psychology Today, writing about the psychology of race, ethnicity, and culture. |