Reducing Prejudice and Discrimination (Claremont Symposium on Applied Social Psychology Series) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0805834818 ISBN 13: 9780805834819

Publisher: Psychology Press, 2000

Synopsis

Finding ways to reduce prejudice and discrimination is the central issue in attacking racism in our society. Yet this book is almost unique among scientific volumes in its focus on that goal. This important book combines critical analysis of theories about how to reduce prejudice and discrimination with cutting-edge empirical research conducted in real-world settings, as well as in controlled laboratory situations.

This book's outstanding contributors focus on a common set of questions about ways to reduce intergroup conflict, prejudice, and stereotyping. They summarize their own research, as well as others, interpret the conclusions, and suggest implications concerning the practical methods that have been, or could be, used in programs aimed at reducing intergroup conflict. The chapters present solidly based critical analyses and research findings in clear, reader-friendly prose.

This book evolved from the Sixteenth Annual Claremont Symposium on Applied Social Psychology. Each Symposium in the series concentrates on a single area in which social psychological knowledge is being applied to the resolution of a current social problem.

Ideal for teachers, social workers, administrators, managers, and other social practitioners who are concerned about prejudice and discrimination, this book will also serve as a valuable foundation of knowledge in courses that examine this topic.

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About the Author

Stuart Oskamp

Edition details

• Publisher: Psychology Press
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0805834818
• ISBN 13: 9780805834819
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 364
• Editor: Oskamp Stuart