| Peer Prejudice and Discrimination: The Origins of Prejudice Contributor(s): Fishbein, Harold D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 080583771X ISBN-13: 9780805837711 Publisher: Psychology Press OUR PRICE: $161.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2002 Annotation: This book is an ideal text for advanced level courses on prejudice and/or prejudice and discrimination, or as a supplement in social psych and dev psych courses. It will feature a new chap on the influence of peers, parents and personality on prejudice. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Discrimination & Race Relations - Psychology | Social Psychology |
| Dewey: 303.385 |
| LCCN: 2002019516 |
| Lexile Measure: 1250 |
| Physical Information: 1.04" H x 6.08" W x 9.44" (1.34 lbs) 352 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |