Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781405162135
Year: 2013
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 428


Description:


The Psychology of Diversity presents a captivating
social-psychological study of diversity, the obstacles confronting
it, and the benefits it provides.




Goes beyond prejudice and discrimination to discuss the
personal and social implications of diversity for both majority and
minority group members

Considers how historical, political, economic, and societal
factors shape the way people think about and respond to
diversity

Explains why discrimination leads to bias at all levels in
society ? interpersonal, institutional, cultural, and
social

Describes proven techniques for improving intergroup
relations

Examines the brain's impact on bias in clear terms for students
with little or no background in neuroscience

Includes helpful study tools throughout the text as well as an
online instructor?s manual